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Smart Synergies

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

May provide technical guidance to junior engineers or analysts. * Contacts: Frequent interaction ... Design and implement big data architectures, including ingestion, processing, and modeling of ...

Select Minds LLC

Big Data Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices. Required Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in Big Data technologies. * Strong hands-on experience with Spark, Scala, Hive ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$51 - $66/hr

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers or analysts as needed. * Interact frequently with ... Big Data Architecture. Qualification And Education: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$51.40 - $66.71/hr

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers or analysts as needed. Interact frequently with data ... Big Data Architecture. Qualification And Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$51 - $66/hr

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers or analysts as needed. * Interact frequently with ... Big Data Architecture. Qualification And Education: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data ...

GTT, LLC

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$51.40 - $66.71/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Reston, VA Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote ... The role may provide technical guidance to junior engineers or analysts, and involves frequent ...

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Select Minds LLC

Big Data Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices. Required Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in Big Data technologies. * Strong hands-on experience with Spark, Scala, Hive ...

Conflux Systems

Big Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Client: Synechron / Wells Fargo EXP: 9+ Years Rate: $55/hr. on C2C Skills: Big Data, Hadoop, Python & Angular Job Summary We are seeking an ...

Syntricate Technologies

Big data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Big Data Engineer to join their team. The role involves working with big data technologies and cloud data warehouses to design and develop data solutions.

NAVA Software Solutions

Big Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.50 - $71/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Atlanta GA - Hybrid Duration: 12 months The successful candidate must have Big Data engineering experience and must demonstrate an affinity for working with others to ...

Wise Skulls

Big Data Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$51.50 - $68/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid) JD: Summary We are looking for an experienced Big Data Engineer with 7-10 years of hands-on experience to design, build, and maintain scalable data ...

Syntricate Technologies

Big Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Big Data Engineer to join their team. The role involves working with big data technologies and optimizing big data scalability across various data stores while ...

Prophecy Technologies

BIG DATA ENGINEER

Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $77/hr

Big Data Engineer (Java,Spark, Hadoop, Ozone CH) Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Big Data Engineer with strong experience in Apache Spark, Hadoop ...

Cymertek Corporation

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATIONReston, VA 20190 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARYWe are looking for a skilled and motivated Big Data Engineer ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior big data engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior Big Data Engineer helps design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure to process large datasets efficiently. They work with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud platforms, assisting in data collection, storage, and analysis. Their responsibilities often include writing ETL processes, optimizing queries, and ensuring data quality. Typically, they collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and senior engineers to support business insights and decision-making.

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To thrive as a Junior Big Data Engineer, you need a foundational understanding of programming (especially in Python, Java, or Scala), data structures, and basic database concepts, usually supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and SQL databases, as well as familiarity with cloud platforms and relevant certifications, is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and a willingness to learn are key soft skills. These abilities enable you to manage, process, and analyze large datasets effectively while collaborating in dynamic, data-driven teams.

What types of projects or tasks can a junior big data engineer expect to work on?

As a Junior Big Data Engineer, you can expect to assist with the development and maintenance of data pipelines, support data ingestion processes, and help prepare datasets for analysis or reporting. You'll typically collaborate with senior engineers and data scientists, learning to optimize data workflows and troubleshoot issues within the big data infrastructure. Common tasks may include running ETL jobs, writing scripts to automate data processing, and contributing to data quality improvements. This role offers valuable hands-on learning opportunities and exposure to real-world big data challenges in a team-oriented environment.

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Infographic showing various Junior Big Data Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,799 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Junior Big Data Engineer

Iselin, NJ • On-site

Syntricate Technologies
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$56.50 - $75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Syntricate Technologies is a company seeking a Junior Big Data Engineer. The role involves working with various Big Data platforms and tools to develop and manage data processing tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Experience with Big Data platforms/tools (Linux, HDFS, Hive, Hortonworks, Spark, Scala, Python, Java, Kafka, etc.)
• Experience with API's, reading from and/or designing new
• Ability to write SQL and interact with data
• Data processing experience (Join, Merge, Transform, Summarize, etc.)
• Ability to design and create data control checks
Qualifications:
Required:
• 3+ years of total experience, primarily as a Big Data Developer
• Experience with Big Data platforms/tools (Linux, HDFS, Hive, Hortonworks, Spark, Scala, Python, Java, Kafka, etc.)
• Experience with API's, reading from and/or designing new
• Ability to write SQL and interact with data
• Data processing experience (Join, Merge, Transform, Summarize, etc.)
• Ability to design and create data control checks
Company:
Syntricate Technologies offers quality assurance, validation, regulatory, business analysis, and project management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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