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Data Engineer - Remote

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$113K - $136K/yr

Data Engineer Location: 100% Remote Duration: 12 months Required Qualifications: * 7+ Years ... Python, Java, Scala, Spark, AirFlow, Javascript/TypeScript * 3+ Years Experience in AWS Cloud ...

Data Engineer - GCP

$117K - $140K/yr

Denver, CO (Remote) Job Summary The client is seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with deep ... This role requires strong technical proficiency in BigQuery, PySpark, Dataflow, and Airflow , along ...

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How much do remote airflow jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote airflow in the United States is $27.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Airflow vs Remote Data Engineer?

AspectRemote AirflowRemote Data Engineer
Required CredentialsKnowledge of Apache Airflow, Python, SQLData modeling, SQL, Python, cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentData pipelines, workflow orchestration, cloud platformsData architecture, pipeline development, database management
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizationsFinance, healthcare, tech, and retail sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Remote Airflow specialists focus on designing and managing workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow, primarily working with data pipelines. Remote Data Engineers have a broader role, including building and maintaining data infrastructure, pipelines, and architecture. While both roles require Python and SQL skills, Data Engineers often need additional knowledge of data modeling and cloud platforms. The roles are complementary but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Airflow job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,562 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Java Tech Lead (Apache NiFi & Airflow) // Phoenix / Raleigh / Remote

SmartIPlace

Irving, TX • Remote

$55 - $60/hr

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Job Description 

Must have hands-on Experience highlight:

  • 8–10 years of hands-on Java Tech Lead experience
  • Deep expertise in Apache NiFi (architecture, processors, controllers, clustering)
  • Strong experience in Apache Airflow (DAG design, schedulers, executors)
  • Hands-on data ingestion, transformation, routing, and enrichment pipelines
  • Experience building and integrating Java Spring Boot microservices
  • Strong exposure to event-driven and streaming architectures using Kafka

 

Must-Have Skills set (Technical & Functional):

  • Apache NiFi (data flows, cluster management, performance tuning)
  • Apache Airflow (workflow orchestration, DAGs, scheduling, optimization)
  • Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices
  • Kafka (event-driven & streaming architecture)
  • SQL, Databases, Data transformation techniques
  • Data pipeline scalability, performance, and troubleshooting

 

Must have Keywords in resume:
Apache NiFi, Airflow, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Data Pipelines, ETL, Workflow Orchestration, DAGs, Streaming Architecture, SQL

 

What exactly Client looking (Job description in short):
Client is seeking a Java Tech Lead with strong Apache NiFi and Airflow expertise to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data pipelines. The role focuses on data ingestion, transformation, routing, workflow orchestration, and performance tuning.


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About Smart-iPlace

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SMART-iPLACE provides innovative staffing and consulting solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. We can understand and support all areas of your IT systems from back-end infrastructure to front-end personal productivity. Our goal is create innovative IT solutions that enable your business to be more agile and competitive.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

2021

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