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Solomon Page

Sr. Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

This is a highly execution-focused role requiring a strong backend engineering mindset, deep ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

DataCamp

Data Science Editor

Belgium, WI · On-site +1

Recruit and manage freelance creators & experts from the data science, AI, analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud communities. * Edit the work of freelancers and ensure that ...

Space44

Engineer / Developer - Freelance (Remote)

You'll be among the first we reach out to when new freelance opportunities go live. Key ... Data Engineering: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Kafka, Airflow, Spark * Quality Assurance: Test ...

DataCamp

Data Science Editor

Belgium, WI · On-site +1

Recruit and manage freelance creators & experts from the data science, AI, analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud communities. * Edit the work of freelancers and ensure that ...

DataCamp

Data Science Editor

Belgium, WI · On-site +1

Recruit and manage freelance creators & experts from the data science, AI, analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud communities. * Edit the work of freelancers and ensure that ...

Space44

Engineer / Developer - Freelance (Remote)

You'll be among the first we reach out to when new freelance opportunities go live. Key ... Data Engineering: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Kafka, Airflow, Spark * Quality Assurance: Test ...

Solomon Page

Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$55 - $70/hr

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data engineering, ETL/ELT development, data ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

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How much do freelance data engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance data engineering in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Data Engineering job?

A Freelance Data Engineering job involves designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure on a contract basis. Freelancers work with businesses to develop ETL pipelines, optimize databases, and manage big data technologies. They often use tools like SQL, Python, Apache Spark, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on data-related projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Data Engineering position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Freelance Data Engineer, you need strong programming skills (Python, SQL), experience with data architecture, ETL processes, and a solid understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Familiarity with tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, Airflow, and relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer or AWS Certified Data Analytics are highly valued. Exceptional communication, project management skills, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills in this freelance capacity. These competencies ensure you can efficiently deliver robust data solutions, manage client expectations, and adapt swiftly to diverse project needs.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance data engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Freelance data engineers often face challenges such as managing multiple clients with varying needs, keeping up-to-date with rapidly evolving technologies, and ensuring clear communication despite remote arrangements. To address these challenges, it's important to set clear project expectations from the start, maintain a consistent schedule for learning and skill development, and utilize collaboration tools for effective communication. Building a strong portfolio and leveraging professional networking can also yield steady work opportunities and referrals. Proactively addressing these areas helps freelance data engineers remain competitive and successful in the industry.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Data Engineering job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 18% Temporary, 56% Contract, and 14% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Associate Director, Data Engineering

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$112K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description

PHM is the leading health media agency in the US, built for the modern healthcare experience. Here, industry depth meets media scale, where data becomes direction, where creativity and storytelling bring truth to life, and where orchestration replaces fragmentation.

Dedicated to making brands discovered, PHM redefines what media can do through data, content, and creativity. Because in modern healthcare, the brands that are found are the ones that lead. And when brands lead, advantage follows. Go deeper. Be found.

Overview

Responsible for developing and supporting data products, this resource plays a critical role in the design, development and management of modern, cloud-based data engineering and data warehouse solutions applied by internal and external collaborators. 

Responsibilities
  • Create high performance data products by monetizing BI solutions, warehouse and ETL technologies
  • Work closely with different teams such as client, sales, IT, media planning and buying
  • Design, develop and productionize data engineering pipelines on a massively parallel processing (MPP) and cloud-based tech stack, applying solution aspects from hybrid-clouds (Azure, AWS), data lakes and multiple data warehouses.
  • Data management functions including:
    • ETL/data feed management
    • Metadata management
    • Create database objects as needed (e.g. Stored procedures, Stages, Indexes)
    • Optimization of data pipelines
  • Maintain procedures for handling, storing and using data
  • Tools:  
    • Apache Spark (Pyspark), Pandas, Python
    • Any modern database (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres)
    • Good to have exposure to data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI
    • Data engineering stack on public clouds - AWS, Azure, Google
Qualifications
  • BS Degree in one of the following subject areas; Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience designing and developing BI solutions
  • Solid understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
  • Solid understanding of ETL and data warehouse principles
  • Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • User documentation skills
  • Ability to present complex ideas in user-friendly language
  • Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
  • Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a team-oriented, high-pressure environment
  • Minimum 5 years SQL experience, 3 years of ETL experience
  • Python based data wrangling experience highly desired.
  • Strong data warehouse knowledge
  • Experience with large data sets
  • Experience with Web and Digital marketing data a plus
Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation Range: USD $112,290.00 - USD $161,280.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/20/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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