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NAVA Software Solutions

Senior Data Engineer

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Role: Senior Data Engineer Location: Bloomfield, CT; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; NYC, NY; virtual work is possible for the right candidates Duration: 6-12 months What You Will Do: The Senior Data ...

GDIT

Senior Data Engineer

Falls Church, VA · Hybrid

$127K - $172K/yr

No As a Senior Data Engineer at GDIT, you'll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

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Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA

$125K - $165K/yr

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Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA

$125K - $165K/yr

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GDIT

Senior Data Engineer

Falls Church, VA

$147K - $199K/yr

Senior Data Engineer * Data Engineer Senior (C.5.4) - Designs, builds, and operates enterprise ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

Coforge

Sr. Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$111K - $133K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer Skills: Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Devops Experience: 10+ years Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid) Duration: Fulltime We at Coforge are hiring a Sr. ...

Onebridge

Sr. Data Engineer - Databricks

$117K - $140K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Sr. Data Engineer - Databricks to join our innovative and dynamic team. Sr. Data Engineer - Databricks | About You As a Sr. Data Engineer ...

MD Anderson

Senior Data Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$123K - $154K/yr

The Senior Data Engineer plays a pivotal role in operationalizing critical data and analytics that support digital business initiatives, with a strong focus on data analytics and delivery through the ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA

$125K - $165K/yr

We are looking for seasoned Senior Data Engineer to work with our team and our clients to develop ... limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Overview We are looking for seasoned Senior Data Engineer to work with our team and our clients to ... limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Overview We are looking for seasoned Senior Data Engineer to work with our team and our clients to ... limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills ...

Maitsys

Senior Data Engineer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$100K - $136K/yr

Senior Data Engineer @ Brentwood, TN (Onsite) We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Enterprise Data Engineering team. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of Data Engineering ...

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Sr Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Position Title * Sr Data Engineer Position Responsibilities Role: Senior Data Engineer Location: New York City (Onsite) Work Arrangement: Onsite Duration: Contract, potential for extension Key ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Sr Data Engineer

$117K - $140K/yr

Position: Sr Data Engineer Developer Location: Remote Years of Exp: 15+ years needed As an Sr Data Engineer, you will be a part of an Agile team to build healthcare applications and implement new ...

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Senior Data Engineer

Miami, FL

$101K - $137K/yr

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for delivering, managing, and operating scalable trusted data products and platforms that enable trusted analytics, AI/ML, and Generative AI use cases. The ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual senior data engineer in the United States is $126,328.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContractual Senior Data EngineerContractual Data Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, experience in data engineering, possibly certifications like AWS or GCPBachelor's in CS or related field, some experience in data engineering, possibly entry-level certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting firms, or client sites, often with leadership responsibilitiesProject-based, consulting firms, or client sites, focused on data pipeline development
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, consulting firmsTech companies, startups, consulting firms

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Senior Data Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Falls Church, VA • Hybrid

$127K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 204 rated it services

Job description

REQ#: RQ220098Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDITs business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

As a Senior Data Engineer at GDIT, youll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward. We are a fast-growing AI and Data team within the Global CIO organization at GDIT. We design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that integrate AI, data, and human-AI collaboration workflows across key business functions (e.g., Growth, Finance, HR, Legal, and Supply Chain). We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer (Agentic AI) who shares a passion for delivering data engineering for agentic AI applications and building an AI-first data ecosystem foundational to enterprise AI transformation.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

  • Design, build, and operate scalable end-to-end data pipelines and curated data products that support enterprise analytics and agentic AI use cases
  • Integrate data from enterprise systems and external sources, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
  • Deliver reliable data services for agentic AI workflows, including APIs, retrieval/indexing, and governed context delivery for AI agents
  • Implement data quality, observability, and governance best practices across data pipelines and products
  • Optimize performance and cost across storage, compute, orchestration, and serving layers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, AI engineers, and software developers, to translate requirements into production solutions

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Data Engineer must have:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience delivering production-grade data engineering across databases, data integration, data services, and data governance
  • Role requirements:
    • Proficiency in programming languages (Python or Java) and databases (SQL and NoSQL).
    • Experience with enterprise-scale data architectures and cloud data platforms such as Azure (preferred), OCI, or AWS.
    • Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional enterprise environments.
  • Preferred Skills and Abilities:
    • Experience delivering data engineering for agentic AI applications.
    • Experience with retrieval-based AI data foundations (document processing, metadata, embeddings, vector or hybrid search).
    • Familiarity with agent workflows and how agents interact with data services and tools in production. Experience with lakehouse architectures and cloud data platforms such as Azure (preferred), OCI (preferred), or AWS.
    • Experience in real-time streaming applications or other high-velocity solutions.
    • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve data engineering productivity and quality in coding, testing, and documentation.
  • Location: Hybrid 3 days a week in Falls Church, VA Office
  • US Persons required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification
Travel Required

10-25%

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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