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RIT Solutions, Inc.

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$109K - $148K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Chicago, IL - Onsite- Need Local Senior Data Engineer We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance data ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Senior Data Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$113K - $154K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, Airflow/Astronomer, and ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

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

New Day Executive Search

Senior Data Engineer

Plano, TX

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Data Engineer - Hybrid Role A fast-growing and highly successful consumer financial services company based in Plano, TX 75024, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their expanding ...

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

$125K - $165K/yr

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

CACI International, Inc.

Sr. Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $158K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type ...

Incident IQ

Senior Data Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$103K - $140K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Overview: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and population of our new BI data warehouse. This role is highly ...

Incident IQ

Senior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Overview: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and population of our new BI data warehouse. This role is highly ...

IQUASAR LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$119K - $162K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Position Type: Hybrid Location : Washington, D.C Role Specific Duties/ Role Responsibilities: * Plan, design, build, test, deploy, and maintain highly scalable web-based services ...

Steampunk

Senior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

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

Hirekeyz Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Type: Contract/W2 Key Skills: Tableau, Python, Snowflake. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with at least 8 years of ...

Paul Hastings

$194K/yr

Job Title Senior Data Engineer Location Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York Regular/Temporary Regular Summary We have an opening for a Senior Data Engineer.

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How much do contractual senior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 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.

What is the difference between Contractual Senior Data Engineer vs Contractual Data Engineer?

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

The Contractual Senior Data Engineer typically has more experience, leadership skills, and responsibilities compared to a Contractual Data Engineer. Both roles work in similar environments and industries, but the senior position often involves overseeing projects and mentoring junior staff.

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Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$109K - $148K/yr

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Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Senior Data Engineer
Chicago, IL - Onsite- Need Local
Job Description
Senior Data Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance data solutions focused on Data Centralization, Governance, and Integrity. This is a highly technical role requiring expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) native services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc) to build automated, cost-efficient, and complex data pipelines. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader, making key architectural decisions, implementing robust data frameworks, and mentoring junior engineers. This position requires a strong commitment to working full-time onsite (with potential remote flexibility on Fridays) and leveraging data engineering expertise to drive business insights and analytics.
Key Requirements
  • Experience & Education:
    • 5-6 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a comparable Business Intelligence role.
    • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Cloud & Pipeline Expertise (Required):
    • Proficiency with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) offering is required
    • Expertise in designing and building large-scale, automated data pipelines using GCP native services (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc).
    • Experience with Terraform to create and maintain intermediate to advanced infrastructure-as-code scripts is a plus
  • Database & Coding Skills:
    • 4-5 years minimum experience with relational databases ( MS-SQL, Postgres, or Oracle).
    • 3-4 years of experience with NoSQL databases ( Capella or MongoDB).
    • 2-3 years of experience with Python or a similar language.
    • bility to work with multi-statement complex queries and enhance performance/troubleshoot issues.
  • rchitecture & Governance:
    • Proven ability to make key architectural decisions related to data modeling, storage, and real-time processing.
    • Experience assisting with data governance, quality, and lineage practices using tools like Data Catalog, DLP, or Cloud Audit Logs.
    • Experience translating business requirements into technical design documents.
  • Work Schedule & Location:
    • Full-time onsite commitment required (Monday-Friday, 8a-5p), with remote flexibility for Fridays pending manager approval.
  • Desired Experience (Bonus):
    • Experience in the logistics or transportation industry (1-3 years).
    • Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
    • Experience with monitoring and optimizing GCP resources for cost management.

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