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Data Engineer With Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Data Engineer-Azure Databricks

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Houston, TX Length: 6-10 months Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with extensive, hands-on expertise in Azure Databricks to design, develop, and manage our enterprise data platform.

Data Engineer

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$70 - $85/hr

You will work closely with senior data engineers and cross-functional teams to implement robust data models and pipelines using cutting-edge tools in the Azure ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity ...

Data Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

$105K - $127K/yr

The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineer with experience in cloud-based data platforms, data warehousing, ETL/ELT development, and modern data engineering practices. This individual will ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX

$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 ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$60/hr

Rysun partners with Microsoft, Google and AWS to bring the best of enterprise technology to its ... Data Engineer Location: Houston Tx Experience: 4-7 Years Mandatory Certification: * Databricks ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$53K - $88K/yr

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with foundational experience in data engineering, software development, or cloud technologies who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$53K - $88K/yr

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with foundational experience in data engineering, software development, or cloud technologies who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

This role collaborates with data analysts to create data pipelines for data from all kinds of sources within the manufacturing factory setting. The data engineer will create, maintain, and optimize ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

This role collaborates with data analysts to create data pipelines for data from all kinds of sources within the manufacturing factory setting. The data engineer will create, maintain, and optimize ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

If you are interested, kindly reply to this email yashmita@kanakits.com with your updated resume. TITLE: DATA ENGINEER III CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 - 12 MONTH CONTRACT, LOOKING TO THEN CONVERT ONSITE 5 ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX

$109K - $131K/yr

Together. Summary The Data Engineer, Solutions & Data role designs, builds, and operates data ... The role focuses on operationalizing pipelines with governance and service expectations (SLAs ...

3 days onsite, Houston TX Senior DB2 SQL Data Engineer We are seeking a Senior DB2 SQL Data Engineer with expert-level proficiency in SQL stored procedures and deep familiarity with the DB2 IBM ...

Senior Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineer with expertise in cloud-based data platforms, data warehousing, ETL/ELT development, and modern data engineering practices. This individual will build ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Partner with analysts and stakeholders to deliver datasets and semantic models that power dashboards in Power BI and Spotfire * Collaborate with Data Science and AI Engineering to provision clean ...

Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Partner with analysts and stakeholders to deliver datasets and semantic models that power dashboards in Power BI and Spotfire * Collaborate with Data Science and AI Engineering to provision clean ...

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How much do data engineer with jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for data engineer with in Houston, TX is $123,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,300.00 and $131,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Engineer With vs Data Scientist?

AspectData Engineer WithData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field; certifications like AWS, GCP, or AzureBachelor's or higher in CS, Statistics, or related; often with certifications in data analysis or machine learning
Work EnvironmentBuild and maintain data pipelines, databases, and infrastructureAnalyze data, develop models, and generate insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, where data infrastructure is criticalResearch institutions, tech firms, marketing, and analytics-focused companies

While Data Engineers With focus on developing and maintaining data infrastructure, Data Scientists analyze data to derive insights. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within data teams.

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Infographic showing various Data Engineer With job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,876 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

$105K - $126K/yr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong Databricks expertise to join our data engineering team supporting in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing and developing scalable data pipelines, data platforms, and ETL/ELT solutions using Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and SQL.
The candidate will work closely with data architects, analysts, application teams, and business stakeholders to build reliable and high-performance data solutions supporting enterprise analytics and data-driven initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Databricks.
  • Develop data engineering solutions using Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, Python, and SQL.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines using Delta Lake and Databricks Lakehouse architecture.
  • Work with large and complex datasets and implement efficient data transformation and processing strategies.
  • Develop batch and near-real-time data ingestion pipelines from multiple enterprise data sources.
  • Implement data quality, validation, monitoring, and error-handling processes.
  • Optimize Spark jobs, SQL queries, data models, and Databricks workloads for performance and cost.
  • Work with cloud-based data platforms and integrate Databricks with enterprise systems.
  • Collaborate with data architects and engineering teams on data architecture and solution design.
  • Implement CI/CD and automated deployment processes for data engineering workloads.
  • Troubleshoot production data pipelines and resolve performance and data-quality issues.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, governance, scalability, and reliability standards.
Required Skills
  • 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
  • Strong experience with Apache Spark / PySpark
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Experience developing enterprise-scale ETL/ELT data pipelines
  • Strong knowledge of Delta Lake / Lakehouse architecture
  • Experience with data warehousing and data modeling concepts
  • Experience working with large-volume structured and unstructured data
  • Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog, and Delta Live Tables (DLT/Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines)
  • Experience with Azure Databricks
  • Experience with AWS Databricks
  • Experience with Kafka or other streaming technologies
  • Experience with REST APIs and enterprise data integrations
  • Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code
  • Knowledge of data governance, security, lineage, and access-control frameworks
  • Experience working in large enterprise environments
  • Experience in the Oil & Gas / Energy industry is highly preferred
  • Experience supporting data analytics, reporting, or AI/ML data platforms is a plus
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered.