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Data Engineer

Elkridge, MD · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across graph databases, streaming data pipelines, and modern front-end frameworks, and thrives in a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment. Key ...

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Data Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across graph databases, streaming data pipelines, and modern front-end frameworks, and thrives in a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment. Key ...

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Data Engineer

Columbia, MD · Remote

$113K - $136K/yr

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across graph databases, streaming data pipelines, and modern front-end frameworks, and thrives in a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment. Key ...

Staffingine LLC

Data Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Be a part of a DevOps team that completely owns and supports their product Implement batch and streaming data pipelines using cloud technologies * Leads development of coding standards, best ...

Hire Hangar

Data Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across graph databases, streaming data pipelines, and modern front-end frameworks, and thrives in a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment. Key ...

MM International

Hadoop Data Engineer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

Data engineer Location: Need to come in hybrid 3 times a week too Iselin, NJ Need to come onsite ... Experience with Hadoop, Kafka, data lakes, and real-time streaming * Data Modeling & Transformation:

Staffingine LLC

Data Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Data Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Job Type: Onsite/Remote: Hybrid * Experience in Synapse with ... Data quality check of the new streams * Monitoring of the data pipeline created in Azure Data ...

Carmax

Engineer II, Data

Dallas, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Data engineers also need to guarantee compliance with data governance and data security ... This role sits on the Enterprise Data Services team, which owns streaming data ingestion, curation ...

CarMax, Inc.

Engineer II, Data

Plano, TX · On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

Data engineers also need to guarantee compliance with data governance and data security ... This role sits on the Enterprise Data Services team, which owns streaming data ingestion, curation ...

Carmax

Engineer II, Data

Richmond, VA

$113K - $136K/yr

Data engineers also need to guarantee compliance with data governance and data security ... This role sits on the Enterprise Data Services team, which owns streaming data ingestion, curation ...

Carmax

Engineer II, Data

Plano, TX · On-site

$92K - $138K/yr

Data engineers also need to guarantee compliance with data governance and data security ... This role sits on the Enterprise Data Services team, which owns streaming data ingestion, curation ...

IntraEdge

AI Data Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Develop streaming data pipelines using technologies like Apache Kafka to support real-time AI ... Programming: Fluency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and familiarity with others ...

VDart, Inc.

Data Engineer with Java

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

Data Engineer with Java Location: Alpharetta, GA/Berkley Hills NJ(Hybrid) Duration: / Term: C2C ... Implement real-time and batch data ingestion frameworks using Kafka and Java-based streaming ...

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Unissant, Inc.

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Develop and manage batch processing and real-time streaming data workflows using Apache Kafka and ... Support EOFY Management data engineering activities, including ETL pauses, point-in-time reporting ...

Unissant

Data Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC, in support of the Department of ... Develop and manage batch processing and real-time streaming data workflows using Apache Kafka and ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level streaming data 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 Streaming Data Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Streaming Data EngineerData Analyst
Required SkillsKnowledge of streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Spark), basic programming, data modelingData visualization, SQL, statistical analysis, Excel
CertificationsOptional certifications in data engineering or cloud platformsCertifications in data analysis or business intelligence tools
Work EnvironmentDeveloping real-time data pipelines, working with streaming data systemsInterpreting data, creating reports, supporting decision-making
Industry UsageTech, finance, e-commerce, where real-time data processing is criticalMarketing, finance, healthcare, focusing on data insights

In summary, Entry Level Streaming Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining real-time data pipelines using streaming technologies, while Data Analysts interpret and visualize data to support business decisions. Both roles require different skill sets but are essential in data-driven industries.

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Streaming Data Engineer (Kafka & Spark) - Q125

Streaming Data Engineer (Kafka & Spark) - Q125

R2 Technologies Corporation

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Overview:
Streaming Data Engineer (Kafka & Spark)
Location: Alpharetta, GA (willing to travel to client locations)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Streaming Data Engineer to build real-time data pipelines using Kafka and Spark. This role focuses on designing low-latency event streaming solutions to enable rapid data processing and analytics.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop real-time data pipelines using Kafka for event streaming and Spark Streaming or Structured Streaming for processing.
  • Design and manage Kafka topics, producers, and consumers to ensure low-latency data flows.
  • Implement scalable streaming architectures to handle high-velocity data with minimal latency.
  • Collaborate with data teams to integrate streaming data into analytics and machine learning workflows.
  • Optimize Spark jobs for performance and reliability in real-time processing environments.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot streaming pipelines to ensure data integrity and system availability.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer with a focus on Kafka and Spark Streaming or Structured Streaming.
  • Proficiency in building real-time and low-latency data pipelines using event streaming technologies.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and streaming data architectures.
  • Experience with Spark for processing and transforming streaming data in production.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with cloud-based streaming services like AWS Kinesis or Azure Event Hubs.
  • Exposure to advanced Kafka configurations for fault tolerance and scalability.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools like Confluent Control Center or Prometheus for streaming pipelines.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, PTO, 401k).
  • Opportunities for professional growth and upskilling in AI and cloud technologies.

R2 Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Skills:
Data Engineer, Kafka, Event Streaming, Spark Streaming, Structured Streaming, Real-Time, Low Latency

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