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Data Engineers Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

BIG DATA ENGINEERS - HADOOP

Arlington, VA

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Company Description AN INNOVATIVE START-UP IN ARLIGNTON IS LOOKING FOR BIG DATA ENGINEERS!!! What'll you get? - Rapid growth where you will be challenged and rewarded - Great benefits package ...

Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $139K/yr

... engineers DFS team - what data is required to accomplish tasks Python SQL core analyst responsibilities building dashboards and reporting. Thanks & Regards, YOGITA ✉️ Yogita@kanakits.com

Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$119K - $143K/yr

Data Engineers create automated data validation methods to load data into systems accurately and consistently. Through partnerships with collectors, data scientists, and software engineers, Data ...

Databricks Data Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$114K - $137K/yr

This role will partner with data engineers, data scientists, and product manager to design features, train/evaluate models, and deploy them to production using MLflow, Databricks and Workflows-with ...

Databricks Data Engineer

Manassas, VA

$114K - $137K/yr

This role will partner with data engineers, data scientists, and product manager to design features, train/evaluate models, and deploy them to production using MLflow, Databricks and Workflows-with ...

Databricks Data Engineer

Manassas, VA

$114K - $137K/yr

This role will partner with data engineers, data scientists, and product manager to design features, train/evaluate models, and deploy them to production using MLflow, Databricks and Workflows--with ...

Data Engineer II

Arlington, VA

$131K - $158K/yr

Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions. Troubleshoot data issues and implement solutions that maintain data integrity and quality.

Data Engineer II

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$131K - $158K/yr

Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions. Troubleshoot data issues and implement solutions that maintain data integrity and quality.

Overview Lead Data Engineers at Excella play a key role in designing and building modern data solutions, including data lakes and cleansed data repositories. They develop robust, scalable, and ...

Enterprise Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$117K - $140K/yr

... Data Engineers with expertise in utilizing Python, SQL, and ETL to extract, transform, and load structured and unstructured data from various sources.. The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

Data Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$185K - $220K/yr

... data engineers. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color ...

Enterprise Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$117K - $140K/yr

We embed skilled Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers. We develop new tools, code, and services to execute ...

Enterprise Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$118K - $142K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineers with expertise in utilizing Python, SQL, and Palantir (or other ETL platforms) to extract, transform, and load structured and ...

Enterprise Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$118K - $142K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineers with expertise in utilizing Python, SQL, and Palantir (or other ETL platforms) to extract, transform, and load structured and ...

Data Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

Provide technical leadership for junior data engineers Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field * Minimum of 8 years of experience in data ...

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How much do data engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for data engineers in Virginia is $128,604.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,500.00 and $136,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Engineers vs Data Analysts?

AspectData EngineersData Analysts
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; often certifications in cloud platforms or data engineering toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; certifications in data analysis or visualization tools
Work EnvironmentBuild and maintain data pipelines, work with big data technologies, often in cloud environmentsAnalyze data, create reports and dashboards, work with business teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, e-commerce; focus on data infrastructureMarketing, finance, retail, healthcare; focus on data insights for decision-making

Data Engineers focus on developing and maintaining data infrastructure, while Data Analysts interpret data to provide actionable insights. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within data teams.

What exactly does a data engineer do?

A data engineer designs, builds, and maintains the data pipelines and infrastructure that enable organizations to collect, store, and analyze large volumes of data. They work with tools like SQL, Python, and cloud platforms to develop scalable data systems and ensure data quality and security. Their role often involves collaboration with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven decision-making.
What cities in Virginia are hiring for Data Engineers jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Data Engineers job openings:
Infographic showing various Data Engineers job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,604 per year, or $61.8 per hour.

BIG DATA ENGINEERS - HADOOP

Veredus - DC

Arlington, VA

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Company Description

AN INNOVATIVE START-UP IN ARLIGNTON IS LOOKING FOR BIG DATA ENGINEERS!!!

What'll you get?
- Rapid growth where you will be challenged and rewarded
- Great benefits package
- Casual, fun environment and team


Summary:
Seeking an experienced Engineer to join a fast-growing IT firm working on cutting-edge technologies. The Engineer will be building reusable SaaS components to ingest various types of data into a cloud environment using ETL tools.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
3+ years' experience with implementation of large enterprise systems or distributed computing environment
7+ years in Java, C# is a plus but not required.
Proficiency in Java, Spring, JPA and Hibernate.
Proficiency in RDBMS including SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle.
Proven track record of designing scalable, distributed software applications.
Proficiency in ETL development using tools such as Pentaho.
Experience in solving big-data problems using Open Source technologies such as Hadoop/HDFS and HBase on a cloud platform.
Responsibilities:
Take a product through the entire lifecycle of analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation and support.
Implement all aspects of application design - high-performance design, coding, caching mechanisms, security, encryption, state management, error logging, debugging, scalability, code reviews, environment configuration, and testing.
Perform unit and system-level testing of applications.
Develop reusable loosely-coupled software components to deploy on cloud platforms.
Implement ETL processes utilizing Pentaho.
Implement business-layers as web service using Java, Spring Framework and JPA.
Develop presentation layers using JavaScript, Bootstrap, CSS and HTML while utilizing MVC architecture.
Experience using COTS products to integrate systems at an enterprise level.
Familiarity in UI front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience in building business workflows using Business Process Management
Cloudera ecosystems Hive, Pig, Impala, HBase, Mahout, Spark

Clearance: Prefer Candidates possess a Department of Defense SECRET security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Additional Information

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