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3B Staffing LLC

Data Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$116.90K - $140.40K/yr

Exposure in GCP cloud data engineering is a plus. Note: Manager Notes: * The candidates need to be ... Duration: 24month contract with possible conversion to FTE Location: * Chandler, AZ only option * 3 ...

Concord IT Systems

AWS Data Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$115.80K - $139.10K/yr

Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite) Contract duration (in months): 12 Job Details: * AWS Cloud Watch, Kinesis, RedShift, S3, * Dynamo DB, IAM, RDS SQL Server * Python, Hadoop, Scala Nice to have skills * Java ...

Tror AI for everyone

Data Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$115.40K - $138.50K/yr

Job Title: - Data Engineer Location: - Scottsdale AZ (Day 1 Onsite) Job Type: - Contract ***Note: Need 12+ years of experience resumes*** Must have: * Strong Experience in Scala, Spark, hive SQL ...

LHH US

Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Data Engineer We're hiring an experienced Data Engineer to support eligibility and membership data ... Eligibility, membership, contract, or carve?out logic * CI/CD experience for data pipelines ...

Concord IT Systems

GCP Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$113.70K - $136.50K/yr

Contract Experience : 9 years Job Requirements: * Looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong analytical skills to help build and enhance our Big data application. * This individual's day-to ...

Syntricate Technologies

Data Engineer /Data tester

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$111.40K - $133.80K/yr

Position- Data Engineer /Data tester (either jr. Data Tester or Jr. Data engineer both will work Azure exp is must to have) Duration-Contract w2 Location- Tempe, AZ JD Minimum Qualifications ...

Syntricate Technologies

Big Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Position- Big Data Engineer Duration-Contract Location- Phoenix, AZ JD * Big Data Engineer with MapReduce , spark , hive , sql skillset "Expert in SQL and Data warehousing concepts. Hands -on ...

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Genesis10

Sr Data Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$78.18/hr

This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. Summary: This role focuses on designing, developing, and ... data engineering and Power BI Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information ...

Genesis10

Lead Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$71.88 - $79.88/hr

Lead Cloud Data Platform Engineer Genesis10 is currently seeking a Lead Cloud Data Platform ... This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role is an opportunity to be part of a high ...

Navtech, Inc.

Big Data Engineer with Java

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent work experience * Must have experience with Big Data toolsets: Hadoop echo system ...

Navtech

Big Data Engineer with Java

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent work experience * Must have experience with Big Data toolsets: Hadoop echo system ...

InterSources

GCP Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$113.70K - $136.50K/yr

GCP Data Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Type ... Contract * A solid experience and understanding of considerations for large-scale solutioning and ...

Intraedge

Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$113.70K - $136.50K/yr

Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer (Day 1 onsite - Hybrid 3 days a week in office) Location ... Phoenix, AZ Duration: Long Term Contract Expert in SQL and Data warehousing concepts. Hands-on ...

St. George Tanaq Corporation

Senior Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$105.20K - $143K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Fully Remote • United States Job Type Full-time Description Overview Tanaq ... This is a fully remote position supporting a federal government contract that requires a federal ...

Apex Systems

Test Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$55 - $60/hr

Contract Role Overview The Test Data Engineer will be responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining test data for functional, regression, and performance testing. This role requires proficiency ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for data engineer contract in Arizona is $120,881.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,700.00 and $128,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Data Engineer Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where a data engineer is hired for a specific duration to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure. Contract data engineers often work with big data technologies, ETL processes, and cloud platforms to ensure data is efficiently processed and accessible. These roles can be short-term (a few months) or long-term (a year or more), depending on the project's needs. Contractors may work independently or as part of a larger data team, and they are typically paid hourly or per project rather than receiving a fixed salary and benefits like full-time employees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Engineer Contract position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Engineer Contract, you need expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and proficiency with programming languages such as Python or SQL, often supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with big data platforms like Hadoop or Spark, experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and certifications in relevant technologies are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure data engineers can efficiently design scalable pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across teams to support data-driven decision-making.

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As a Data Engineer contractor, your day-to-day tasks often include designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, implementing ETL processes, and preparing datasets for analytics or machine learning teams. You may be asked to collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to understand data requirements and resolve technical issues. Contractors also frequently assess data quality, optimize performance, and document their work for seamless team integration. The role is fast-paced and may require you to quickly adapt to new projects or technologies, making it ideal for those who enjoy dynamic, project-based environments.
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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

3B Staffing LLC

Chandler, AZ • On-site

$116.90K - $140.40K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Required Qualifications:
  • 4 plus years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
  • Minimum 4 years of handon experience with:
  • Building data pipeline using bigdata stack (Hadoop, Hive, pySpark, python)
  • Amazon AWS S3 - Object storage, security, data service integration with S3
  • Data modelling and database design.
  • Job Scheduler - Autosys
  • PowerBI, Dremio
  • Unix/shell scripting, CICD pipeline
  • Exposure in GCP cloud data engineering is a plus.
Note:
Manager Notes:
  • The candidates need to be proactive; they can't wait to be told what to do
  • Must be accountable along with the technical skills
  • The tech stack mentioned, these are the technologies being used to build data pipelines
  • They need to model, design the data, build pipelines, applying logic to the data to transform the data and troubleshoot
  • They should have a strong understanding and implementation of Autosys
  • Ability to automate using spark, Python, Hadoop/Hive
  • Should have a fundamental background in database design (MySQL or any standard database)
  • Exposure to Cloud data engineering is a big plus, not required
  • Financial services experience is a plus, but not requiredhaving domain knowledge is helpful
Technical Assessment:
  • Client needs a clear understanding of tech work experience; they need to be able to describe the work they have done
  • Overall problem solving, so given a problem how efficiently does their thought process drive towards a solution?
PART OF THE PILOT PROGRAM:
  • Duration: 24month contract with possible conversion to FTE
Location:
  • Chandler, AZ only option
  • 3 days a week in office.

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