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Freelance Streaming Data Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Motion Recruitment

Principal Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

This is a highly visible technical leadership opportunity where you'll drive the architecture and modernization of next-generation streaming data platforms while mentoring engineers and influencing ...

SS&C Technologies

Principal Data Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building enterprise-scale streaming platforms, developing resilient microservices, optimizing large-scale data pipelines, and driving engineering ...

Hatch IT

Senior Data Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$115K - $157K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer at VIA, you will play a pivotal role in the growth of their solutions ... Build and manage data access layers, including REST APIs and streaming services, to empower ...

Hatch IT

Senior Data Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$115K - $157K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer at VIA, you will play a pivotal role in the growth of their solutions ... Build and manage data access layers, including REST APIs and streaming services, to empower ...

Hatch IT

Senior Data Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer at VIA, you will play a pivotal role in the growth of their solutions ... Build and manage data access layers, including REST APIs and streaming services, to empower ...

SS&C

Principal Data Engineer

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building enterprise-scale streaming platforms, developing resilient microservices,optimizinglarge-scale data pipelines, and driving engineering best ...

BeaconFire Solution

SIEM Data Engineer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

for SIEM Data Engineer Position Who we are looking for: Cyber Data & Analytics team is looking for ... Configure and customize CRIBL stream to efficiently route, filter & transform data streams from ...

Xometry

Staff Data Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

Build for scale - Architect and optimize reliable batch and streaming data pipelines, data models ... Collaborate broadly - Partner with engineers, product managers, data scientists, business ...

Xometry

Staff Data Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

Build for scale - Architect and optimize reliable batch and streaming data pipelines, data models ... Collaborate broadly - Partner with engineers, product managers, data scientists, business ...

IBM

Data Engineer - Data & Analytics Platforms

Boston, MA · On-site

$87 - $128/hr

Build and maintain batch and streaming data solutions, including ingestion, transformation, and ... Support and guide junior engineers through technical leadership and mentoring * Contribute to ...

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State Street Corporation

SIEM Data Engineer

Quincy, MA · On-site

Support ingestion patterns such as syslog, HEC, REST APIs, cloud storage, streaming services ... Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Security Operations, Cyber Data Science, Observability ...

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How much do freelance streaming data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance streaming data engineer in Boston, MA is $140,924.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,400.00 and $149,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Streaming Data Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectFreelance Streaming Data EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., cloud, data streaming)Similar certifications, often more formal education
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remoteFull-time, in-house or remote
Industry UsageFreelance platforms, consultingOrganizations, tech companies
Search & Comparison IntentProject-based, flexible workLong-term employment, team roles

Freelance Streaming Data Engineers typically work independently on short-term projects, focusing on streaming data pipelines using tools like Kafka or Spark. Data Engineers often hold full-time roles within organizations, managing broader data infrastructure. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

What are the most commonly searched types of Streaming Data Engineer jobs in Boston, MA?

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Freelance Streaming Data Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelance Streaming Data Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 58% In-person, 21% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,924 per year, or $67.8 per hour.

Principal Data Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Boston, MA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Description
A global financial technology leader is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to join its hybrid engineering team in Waltham, MA. This full-time role focuses on designing and building enterprise-scale, real-time data platforms that power mission-critical financial applications.
This is a highly visible technical leadership opportunity where you'll drive the architecture and modernization of next-generation streaming data platforms while mentoring engineers and influencing engineering standards across the organization. The team is looking for someone who thrives in complex distributed environments, enjoys solving large-scale performance challenges, and wants to build resilient, cloud-native systems using cutting-edge event streaming technologies.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or backend platform development
Expert-level Python development for data processing, automation, and scalable backend applications
Advanced SQL skills including complex query development, CTEs, window functions, performance tuning, and query optimization
Extensive experience designing and building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and distributed data processing systems
Strong experience with cloud-native data platforms on AWS, including Redshift, S3, Lambda, Glue, and related services
Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven data architectures
Experience building and orchestrating batch and streaming data pipelines using tools such as Airflow, Spark, or Flink
Strong knowledge of relational databases including PostgreSQL, Oracle, Amazon Redshift, and Aurora, with expertise in schema design and data modeling
Experience with containerization and Infrastructure as Code using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudFormation
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing engineering best practices for production data platforms
Experience implementing monitoring, logging, data quality, and observability solutions across enterprise data environments
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
40% Real-Time Data Platform & Streaming Engineering
30% Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices & Distributed Systems
20% Architecture, Technical Leadership & Platform Modernization
10% Observability, Performance Optimization & CI/CD
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On Engineering
20% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
20% Cross-Functional Collaboration
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Environment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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