Data Engineer
$61K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
$61K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
$61K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
$62K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
$62K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$61K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$61K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$60 - $85/hr
... Data Engineer - Finance to build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers its finance ... This is a 6-month, full-time onsite contract with the possibility of extension based on performance ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$60 - $85/hr
... Data Engineer - Finance to build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers its finance ... This is a 6-month, full-time onsite contract with the possibility of extension based on performance ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$61K - $141K/yr
R0246048 Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$61K - $141K/yr
R0246048 Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$60 - $85/hr
... Data Engineer - Finance to build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers its finance ... This is a 6-month, full-time onsite contract with the possibility of extension based on performance ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$60 - $85/hr
... Data Engineer - Finance to build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers its finance ... This is a 6-month, full-time onsite contract with the possibility of extension based on performance ...
Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site
$122K - $146K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site
$122K - $146K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Pasadena, CA · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Pasadena, CA · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Pasadena, CA · On-site
$124K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Pasadena, CA · On-site
$124K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution requirements for schema, latency, and freshness. * Instrument data pipelines for monitoring, alerting ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$136K - $163K/yr
Duration: Long Term Contract. Direct Client: Req. Key Qualifications * 6+ years of hands-on data modeling and data engineering experience. * Strong expertise in dimensional modeling and data ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$136K - $163K/yr
Duration: Long Term Contract. Direct Client: Req. Key Qualifications * 6+ years of hands-on data modeling and data engineering experience. * Strong expertise in dimensional modeling and data ...
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$110 - $118/hr
Contract | 40 Hours per Week Start Date: ASAP Pay rate: $110/hr. - $118/hr. on W2 About the Opportunity A Global Leading Technology Company is seeking an experienced Data Engineer IV to support ...
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$110 - $118/hr
Contract | 40 Hours per Week Start Date: ASAP Pay rate: $110/hr. - $118/hr. on W2 About the Opportunity A Global Leading Technology Company is seeking an experienced Data Engineer IV to support ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$125K - $151K/yr
Info Way Solutions is seeking a Data Engineer for a long-term contract with Pacific Gas and Electric. The role involves data modeling, data warehousing, and building ETL pipelines, requiring ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$125K - $151K/yr
Info Way Solutions is seeking a Data Engineer for a long-term contract with Pacific Gas and Electric. The role involves data modeling, data warehousing, and building ETL pipelines, requiring ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$136K - $163K/yr
Contract - 6 + Months We are looking for a hands-on Data Engineer - AI for Sunnyvale, California to join a team focused on strengthening.. Please email me at aniket.kadam@itbility.com.au for more ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$136K - $163K/yr
Contract - 6 + Months We are looking for a hands-on Data Engineer - AI for Sunnyvale, California to join a team focused on strengthening.. Please email me at aniket.kadam@itbility.com.au for more ...
$62K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology and collection methodologies means that ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
New
$62K - $141K/yr
Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology and collection methodologies means that ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
New
Alameda, CA · On-site
$129K - $155K/yr
AWS Data Engineer Work Location: Alameda CA Duration ... Contract to hire or FTE Experience: 10 to max 20 Mandatory - need summary on pharma and commercial ...
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Alameda, CA · On-site
$129K - $155K/yr
AWS Data Engineer Work Location: Alameda CA Duration ... Contract to hire or FTE Experience: 10 to max 20 Mandatory - need summary on pharma and commercial ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$134K - $161K/yr
Data Engineer Location:- San Jose, CA - Onsite Contract: 6-9+ months. Experience: 9+ years Mandatory Skills :- SQL, Machine Learning Engineer (Generative AI & Cloud) The Opportunity We are seeking a ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$134K - $161K/yr
Data Engineer Location:- San Jose, CA - Onsite Contract: 6-9+ months. Experience: 9+ years Mandatory Skills :- SQL, Machine Learning Engineer (Generative AI & Cloud) The Opportunity We are seeking a ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$55.21 - $69.01/hr
Data Engineer 1 Full-time San Jose, CA, US You'll be joining Adobe on a contract opportunity, employed through NextDeavor Benefits You'll Love NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$55.21 - $69.01/hr
Data Engineer 1 Full-time San Jose, CA, US You'll be joining Adobe on a contract opportunity, employed through NextDeavor Benefits You'll Love NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for ...
$124K - $169K/yr
This role is for an experienced engineer who has delivered at least one large or complex data ... Lead the design and rollout of data contracts that define schema, quality, and ownership ...
$124K - $169K/yr
This role is for an experienced engineer who has delivered at least one large or complex data ... Lead the design and rollout of data contracts that define schema, quality, and ownership ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$134K - $162K/yr
Contract Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Data Engineering Lead with strong hands-on experience in building scalable data platforms on AWS. The ideal candidate will lead data ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$134K - $162K/yr
Contract Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Data Engineering Lead with strong hands-on experience in building scalable data platforms on AWS. The ideal candidate will lead data ...
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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.
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.
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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$61K - $141K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO
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The Opportunity:
Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there's more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when it's gathered from disparate sources. We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions-from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence.
As a Data Engineer at Booz Allen, you'll use your skills and experience to help build advanced technology solutions and implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You'll develop and deploy the pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful.
Here, you'll work with a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll sharpen your skills in analytical exploration and data examination while you support the assessment, design, development, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients.
Work with us to use data for good.
Join us. The world can't wait.
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Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the firm also serves major corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Founded in 1914 by Edwin G. Booz, the company has a long-standing tradition of helping clients achieve success by delivering a wide range of consulting services that include strategic planning, human capital and learning, communication, systems development, and others. The company's mission is to empower people to change the world, and it has a reputation for maintaining the highest standards of integrity and-excellence.
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