Austin, TX · Hybrid
$65 - $69.72/hr
Data Science Engineer (Contract) * Location: Austin TX, 78758 (Hybrid) * Duration: 11/17/2025 to 11/13/2026 * Team: Fraud ADUS Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement end-to-end ML models for ...
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Austin, TX · Hybrid
$65 - $69.72/hr
Data Science Engineer (Contract) * Location: Austin TX, 78758 (Hybrid) * Duration: 11/17/2025 to 11/13/2026 * Team: Fraud ADUS Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement end-to-end ML models for ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C ... Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX Contract Length: 12+ Months Job ref# 247245 Seeking a Senior ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C ... Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX Contract Length: 12+ Months Job ref# 247245 Seeking a Senior ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C ... Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX Contract Length: 12+ Months Pay: 80-90 per hr on W2 Job ref ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C ... Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX Contract Length: 12+ Months Pay: 80-90 per hr on W2 Job ref ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
DATA ENGINEER III CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 - 12 MONTH CONTRACT, LOOKING TO THEN CONVERT ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON OFFICE. LOOKING FOR HOUSTON LOCAL TALENT. NEED SENIOR CANDIDATES 12+ - 15 ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
DATA ENGINEER III CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 - 12 MONTH CONTRACT, LOOKING TO THEN CONVERT ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON OFFICE. LOOKING FOR HOUSTON LOCAL TALENT. NEED SENIOR CANDIDATES 12+ - 15 ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$105K - $126K/yr
Data Engineer (PL/SQL, Informatica, Shell scripting) Duration: 12 months extendable contract Location : Dallas,TX | Westlake,TX - Onsite - 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer Expert-level ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$105K - $126K/yr
Data Engineer (PL/SQL, Informatica, Shell scripting) Duration: 12 months extendable contract Location : Dallas,TX | Westlake,TX - Onsite - 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer Expert-level ...
Irving, TX · On-site
$109K - $132K/yr
JOB SUMMARY Data Engineer - MarTech Retail Media Network Overview Client is looking for a Data ... contracts and identity resolution. Support privacy and compliance requirements across all data ...
Irving, TX · On-site
$109K - $132K/yr
JOB SUMMARY Data Engineer - MarTech Retail Media Network Overview Client is looking for a Data ... contracts and identity resolution. Support privacy and compliance requirements across all data ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Job Location: Dallas, TX Job Type ... Contract * This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential ...
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Dallas, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Job Location: Dallas, TX Job Type ... Contract * This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$110K - $132K/yr
Alpha Consulting Corp. is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with a background in AWS and GCP to join their team for a 9-month contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking sector ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$110K - $132K/yr
Alpha Consulting Corp. is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with a background in AWS and GCP to join their team for a 9-month contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking sector ...
Richardson, TX · On-site
$104K - $124K/yr
Richardson, TX Duration: Long term contract Interview: F2F (Face to Face)/Onsite Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize ...
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Richardson, TX · On-site
$104K - $124K/yr
Richardson, TX Duration: Long term contract Interview: F2F (Face to Face)/Onsite Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
Dallas, TX · On-site +1
$105K - $126K/yr
Dallas, TX Duration: 12+ Months Contract * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field * 3+ years of experience in data engineering, building and scaling data ...
Dallas, TX · On-site +1
$105K - $126K/yr
Dallas, TX Duration: 12+ Months Contract * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field * 3+ years of experience in data engineering, building and scaling data ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/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 ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/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 ...
Irving, TX · On-site
$109K - $132K/yr
RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is seeking a Data Engineer ... Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is ...
Irving, TX · On-site
$109K - $132K/yr
RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is seeking a Data Engineer ... Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is ...
Crystal City, TX · Hybrid
$102K - $204K/yr
Data Engineer ID: 1000000041 Location: Crystal City, VA Clearance Level: Active Top Secret Shift ... contract funding, work location, and security clearance level. In addition to competitive ...
Crystal City, TX · Hybrid
$102K - $204K/yr
Data Engineer ID: 1000000041 Location: Crystal City, VA Clearance Level: Active Top Secret Shift ... contract funding, work location, and security clearance level. In addition to competitive ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$110K - $132K/yr
Duration : 7-Month Contract * Current Project : This is a migration project focused on placing ... The ideal candidate will have a strong Data Engineering background with extensive experience ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$110K - $132K/yr
Duration : 7-Month Contract * Current Project : This is a migration project focused on placing ... The ideal candidate will have a strong Data Engineering background with extensive experience ...
$170K/yr
Description We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to support the ingestion of mission-critical ... We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions. We are an equal ...
$170K/yr
Description We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to support the ingestion of mission-critical ... We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions. We are an equal ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$55/hr
Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$55/hr
Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$55/hr
Overview Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$55/hr
Overview Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$55/hr
Overview Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$55/hr
Overview Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer (Contract) Position Details ... Contract position * Onsite, Monday-Friday * 40 hours per week * Initial 3-month engagement with ...
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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.
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.
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.
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