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Live In Data Platform Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Enlighten

Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27031

Columbia, MD · On-site

$137.51 - $185/hr

Enlighten is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS ... Data and Cloud technologies. The candidate will work autonomously, identify and solve problems ...

Synergy ECP LLC

Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD

The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering ... TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Platform Engineer Skill Level 1 Provide hardware, operating system and system ...

Endictus

Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

Position Overview We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in cloud technologies ... using modern Big Data and cloud-based solutions. This role requires someone who can work ...

Syndicus, Inc.

Platform Engineer (7029)

Columbia, MD · Hybrid

$129K - $229K/yr

... Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously ... Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team. Requirements Essential Job ...

SW Complete

Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering ... TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Platform Engineer Skill Level 1 Provide hardware, operating system and system ...

IAMUS Consulting

(7029) Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site +1

$131K - $171K/yr

... Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously ... Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team. Requirements Essential Job ...

IAMUS Consulting

(7031) Platform Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site +1

$150K - $195K/yr

... Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously ... Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team. Requirements Essential Job ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a versatile Data Engineer to join their Data Platform team in a contractor capacity. The individual will be responsible for building production-grade data pipelines ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Job Summary : RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a versatile Data Engineer to join their Data Platform team in a contractor capacity. This role involves building production-grade data pipelines ...

Bespoke Technologies, Inc

Data Engineer (WDP)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark/PySpark. * Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS ... Hands-on experience with Databricks Delta Live Tables and Terraform. * Familiarity with data ...

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How much do live in data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in data platform engineer in Washington, DC is $146,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,700.00 and $155,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Data Platform Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectLive In Data Platform EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related; certifications like AWS, Azure, or GCPBachelor's in CS, IT, or related; certifications like AWS, GCP, or Hadoop
Work EnvironmentOn-site/live-in setup, often in remote or rural locations, supporting real-time data systemsOffice-based or remote, focusing on data pipeline development and management
Industry UsageUsed in industries requiring constant on-site data monitoring, such as energy or remote facilitiesCommon across tech, finance, healthcare, and other sectors for data infrastructure

The Live In Data Platform Engineer specializes in maintaining real-time data systems in on-site or remote environments, often requiring a live-in presence. In contrast, Data Engineers focus on building and managing data pipelines across various industries, typically working remotely or in-office. Both roles require similar technical skills but differ mainly in work setting and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Live In Data Platform Engineer job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,916 per year, or $70.6 per hour.

Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27031

Enlighten

Columbia, MD • On-site

$137.51 - $185/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Enlighten is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The role involves developing custom software components and integrating open-source code to solve complex problems using Big Data and Cloud technologies. The candidate will work autonomously, identify and solve problems quickly, and collaborate on strategic goals set by Architects. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a team.

Salary

Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $185,000.00.

Benefits
  • 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
  • 10% 401k benefit.
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
  • Education/training allowances.
Essential Job Responsibilities
  • The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.
  • The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
  • Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Security Clearance: A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
  • 9+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Go) with Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
  • Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.).
  • Experience with programming skills with Go.
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Preferred Requirements
  • Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g., Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.).
  • Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.).
  • Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc.).
  • DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.
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