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 ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $142K/yr
We are looking for a Senior AWS Redshift Data Engineer to join our data team on a full-time 1099 contract through the end of the year . You'll work alongside a team of five data professionals, with a ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $142K/yr
We are looking for a Senior AWS Redshift Data Engineer to join our data team on a full-time 1099 contract through the end of the year . You'll work alongside a team of five data professionals, with a ...
Austin, TX · Remote
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure (BigQuery, Python, Terraform) Summary: We are seeking a highly ... Remote • Duration: Long-term contract (12+ months) • Client: Major technology client
Austin, TX · Remote
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure (BigQuery, Python, Terraform) Summary: We are seeking a highly ... Remote • Duration: Long-term contract (12+ months) • Client: Major technology client
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
The Data Engineer designs, builds, and supports the data pipelines, integrations, and curated ... Build and support API-first data services, data contracts, and integration workflows using REST ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
The Data Engineer designs, builds, and supports the data pipelines, integrations, and curated ... Build and support API-first data services, data contracts, and integration workflows using REST ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $142K/yr
Contract Required Qualifications: * Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. * IT experience delivering enterprise data solutions. * Hands-on experience with ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $142K/yr
Contract Required Qualifications: * Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. * IT experience delivering enterprise data solutions. * Hands-on experience with ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$110K - $133K/yr
Data Engineer Location: Austin, TX Duration: 2 Years W2 Contract Skill Sets: Experience with SQL, ETL, data Modeling, with Python. Solid experience in querying non-relational databases using SQL or ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K - $133K/yr
Data Engineer Location: Austin, TX Duration: 2 Years W2 Contract Skill Sets: Experience with SQL, ETL, data Modeling, with Python. Solid experience in querying non-relational databases using SQL or ...
Austin, TX · Remote
$117K - $140K/yr
... data contracts and schema standards that make our Snowflake environment trustworthy as we scale ... What You Bring 3-6+ years of experience in a data engineering or analytics engineering role ...
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Austin, TX · Remote
$117K - $140K/yr
... data contracts and schema standards that make our Snowflake environment trustworthy as we scale ... What You Bring 3-6+ years of experience in a data engineering or analytics engineering role ...
Austin, TX · On-site +1
$113K - $136K/yr
Develop tooling for schema evolution , data contracts, and developer self-service * Deep experience with streaming, distributed compute, or S3-based table formats (Spark, Kafka, Iceberg/Delta/Hudi)
Austin, TX · On-site +1
$113K - $136K/yr
Develop tooling for schema evolution , data contracts, and developer self-service * Deep experience with streaming, distributed compute, or S3-based table formats (Spark, Kafka, Iceberg/Delta/Hudi)
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Austin, TX 12+ Months Contract lOOKING FOR INDEPENDENT VISA HOLDERS WHO CAN WORK ON W2; NO SUB-VENDORS ; NO C2C; NO 1099 Position Summary We are seeking a Software Engineer (Data ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Austin, TX 12+ Months Contract lOOKING FOR INDEPENDENT VISA HOLDERS WHO CAN WORK ON W2; NO SUB-VENDORS ; NO C2C; NO 1099 Position Summary We are seeking a Software Engineer (Data ...
$105K - $142K/yr
Who We Want As a Senior Data Engineer at Arrive Logistics, you will build and own the data ... Familiarity with CI/CD, microservice architecture, domain driven design, data contracts * Solid ...
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$105K - $142K/yr
Who We Want As a Senior Data Engineer at Arrive Logistics, you will build and own the data ... Familiarity with CI/CD, microservice architecture, domain driven design, data contracts * Solid ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $142K/yr
Who We Want As a Senior Data Engineer at Arrive Logistics, you will build and own the data ... Familiarity with CI/CD, microservice architecture, domain driven design, data contracts * Solid ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $142K/yr
Who We Want As a Senior Data Engineer at Arrive Logistics, you will build and own the data ... Familiarity with CI/CD, microservice architecture, domain driven design, data contracts * Solid ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
The Data Engineer will help scale the Cloud Platform Analytics Data Pipeline, ensuring data ... data contracts • Ensure telemetry is correctly instrumented across products and edge cases • ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
The Data Engineer will help scale the Cloud Platform Analytics Data Pipeline, ensuring data ... data contracts • Ensure telemetry is correctly instrumented across products and edge cases • ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
The Data Engineer will be responsible for scaling the Cloud Platform Analytics Data Pipeline ... data contracts • Ensure telemetry is correctly instrumented across products and edge cases • ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
The Data Engineer will be responsible for scaling the Cloud Platform Analytics Data Pipeline ... data contracts • Ensure telemetry is correctly instrumented across products and edge cases • ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Intro Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse ... Own the company-wide catalog of metrics, events, schemas, and data contracts * Ensure telemetry is ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Intro Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse ... Own the company-wide catalog of metrics, events, schemas, and data contracts * Ensure telemetry is ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Intro Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse ... Own the company-wide catalog of metrics, events, schemas, and data contracts * Ensure telemetry is ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Data Engineer Intro Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse ... Own the company-wide catalog of metrics, events, schemas, and data contracts * Ensure telemetry is ...
Austin, TX · Hybrid
$105K - $142K/yr
Collaborate with different teams on data contracts and schema agreements * Lead design and optimization of high-volume data pipeline. * Define and enforce data engineering standards - naming ...
Austin, TX · Hybrid
$105K - $142K/yr
Collaborate with different teams on data contracts and schema agreements * Lead design and optimization of high-volume data pipeline. * Define and enforce data engineering standards - naming ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$52.75 - $69.50/hr
Job Summary (Data Engineer - Informatica PowerCenter, HHSC, State of Texas) - Project Leadership ... Austin, TX (Local candidates preferred) Contract Type: Long-term contract Client: Texas Health and ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$52.75 - $69.50/hr
Job Summary (Data Engineer - Informatica PowerCenter, HHSC, State of Texas) - Project Leadership ... Austin, TX (Local candidates preferred) Contract Type: Long-term contract Client: Texas Health and ...
AI Data Engineer (Logical DBA Focus) Location ... Austin, TX (Onsite Local Candidates Only) Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire Positions: 1 ...
AI Data Engineer (Logical DBA Focus) Location ... Austin, TX (Onsite Local Candidates Only) Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire Positions: 1 ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Senior Databricks Data Engineer Austin, TX - HYBRID - Only Locals One Year Contract Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship. INPERSON INTERVIEWS Position will be 3 days ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$113K - $136K/yr
Senior Databricks Data Engineer Austin, TX - HYBRID - Only Locals One Year Contract Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship. INPERSON INTERVIEWS Position will be 3 days ...
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Austin, TX · Hybrid
$43.66/hr
BI Developer (Contract) * Location: Austin TX 78758 (Hybrid) * Duration: 11/15/2025 to 7/14/2026 ... Data Analyst Associate, Azure Data Engineer) are a plus. * Proficiency in SQL and Azure KQL, with ...
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Austin, TX · Hybrid
$43.66/hr
BI Developer (Contract) * Location: Austin TX 78758 (Hybrid) * Duration: 11/15/2025 to 7/14/2026 ... Data Analyst Associate, Azure Data Engineer) are a plus. * Proficiency in SQL and Azure KQL, 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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