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Inficare Technologies

Platform Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Job Title: Platform Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Job Type: Contract ... Manage distributed messaging or big data platforms as needed (Kafka or Hadoop) * Ensure platform ...

Zingage

Founding Data Platform Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

Canonical data models. EMR #5 becomes configuration. The path to RCM opens. * - Year-end: you've built and are leading a 3-5 person data platform team (integration engineers, data engineers ...

Deloitte

$58.50 - $76/hr

Als Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer (m/w/d) gestaltest, entwickelst, automatisierst und betreibst du skalierbare und sichere Cloud Datenplattformen und unterstutzt unsere Kunden mit ...

ADP, Inc.

Platform Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$131K - $190K/yr

In this role, you'll bridge data engineering and platform capabilities by integrating custom ETL workflows with Palantir tooling, improving visibility into data processing, and enabling reliable ...

NS2 Mission

Platform Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$131K - $190K/yr

In this role, you'll bridge data engineering and platform capabilities by integrating custom ETL workflows with Palantir tooling, improving visibility into data processing, and enabling reliable ...

TRM Labs Inc.

$84K - $101K/yr

Decisions are made close to the data: engineers who operate the systems make the calls on architecture and tradeoffs, with input from the broader Data Platform org. We work closely with Forward ...

SumUp Inc.

$84K - $101K/yr

Berlin, Germany · Data Engineer/Scientist As part of the Platform tribe, you will help build a self-service, AI-Ready Data Platform. The Data Platform team supports our next big bets: Data, AI, and ...

Colgate

NJ · On-site

$86K - $121K/yr

Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise cloud data engineering platforms (e.g ... Snowflake, BigQuery, Airflow) to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability. Automation ...

Colgate-Palmolive

NJ · On-site

$86K - $121K/yr

Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise cloud data engineering platforms (e.g ... Snowflake, BigQuery, Airflow) to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

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How much do entry level data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level data platform engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Data Platform Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Data Platform EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related field; knowledge of SQL, cloud platformsBachelor's in Statistics, Math, or related; proficiency in Excel, SQL, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentDeveloping and maintaining data infrastructure, working with data engineers and cloud servicesAnalyzing data sets, creating reports, and visualizations for business insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizations, cloud service providersMarketing, finance, healthcare, and other industries requiring data insights

While both roles involve working with data, Entry Level Data Platform Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, whereas Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights. The roles often overlap in skills like SQL but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Data Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.

Platform Engineer

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Inficare Technologies
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Job description

Job Title: Platform Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Experience: Not specified
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a strong Platform Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ to join their team on a hybrid contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in container orchestration and/or distributed systems administration in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and maintain Kubernetes clusters, preferably using the Rancher platform
  • Support core system administration tasks across the platform infrastructure
  • Manage distributed messaging or big data platforms as needed (Kafka or Hadoop)
  • Ensure platform stability, scalability, and performance
Required Skills
  • Kubernetes Administration
  • Rancher (Rancher K8 preferred)
  • Core System Administration
  • OR Kafka Administration
  • OR HPE Esmeralda (Hadoop) Administration
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with enterprise-scale container orchestration
  • Familiarity with distributed data platform administration
Location & Work Model
Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite required)
Engagement Details
Contract position. Immediate sourcing underway.

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