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Sentara

Data Engineer - Remote

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$108.70K - $130.50K/yr

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho ... Work within a metadata-driven ingestion framework to onboard new datasets * Implement data quality ...

ICF

Manager, Data Analytics - Remote

Reston, VA · Remote

... metadata management, and responsible AI-enabled analytics. This role requires the ability to ... This position is remote within the United States. Please note that ICF monitors employee work ...

Anika Systems

Data Architect

Leesburg, VA · On-site +1

$64.50 - $83/hr

This opportunity is 100% remote. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Data Architecture & Engineering ... Metadata, Data Catalog, and Data Management * Establish and manage enterprise metadata frameworks ...

PhoenixTeam

Salesforce Pipeline Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Configure and maintain automated deployment processes for Salesforce code and metadata. * Support ... Location: 100% Remote (US-based) * Hours: 40 hours/week with availability during core business ...

Sentara Healthcare

Lead Databricks Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site +1

$97.30K - $128.10K/yr

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware ... Build metadata-driven pipelines that decouple configuration from execution * Implement and maintain ...

Niyam IT, Inc.

Salesforce Release Manager

Ashburn, VA · On-site +1

We offer remote work. * Career Growth: Niyam IT is not just a job; it's a career journey. We ... Handson experience with Salesforce deployments, metadata management, and environment strategy.

Anika Systems

Quality Assurance Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site +1

This opportunity is 100% remote. Key Responsibilities Test Automation & QA Engineering * Design ... Data Quality, Metadata & Context Validation * Implement automated validation for data quality rules ...

Anika Systems

Data Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site +1

$115.80K - $139.10K/yr

This opportunity is 100% remote. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with ETL/ELT pipelines ... Metadata, Data Catalog, and Governance Integration * Integrate pipelines with enterprise data ...

BridgePhase

Data Migration Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$65 - $83.50/hr

This is a remote position. In this position, you can expect to: * Design and execute data import ... Metadata and taxonomy * User permissions and access controls * Conduct test migrations, validation ...

A1FED Inc

Perform MicroStrategy administration activities including metadata management, security configuration, user administration, and platform optimization. * Support SQL Server data warehouse environments ...

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How much do remote metadata jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote metadata in Virginia is $67.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.33 and $76.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Metadata job?

A Remote Metadata job involves managing, organizing, and ensuring the accuracy of metadata for digital content, databases, or other assets from a remote location. Responsibilities may include tagging, categorizing, and maintaining metadata standards to improve searchability and data integrity. These roles are common in industries like media, publishing, e-commerce, and information management. Strong attention to detail, familiarity with metadata standards, and proficiency in data management tools are often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Metadata position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Metadata Specialist, you need a deep understanding of information management, data organization, and metadata standards, often backed by a degree in library science, information systems, or a related field. Familiarity with metadata management tools (e.g., DAM systems, XML, Dublin Core), database systems, and sometimes certifications such as Certified Records Manager (CRM) are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective virtual communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential to ensure data is accurately structured, easily retrievable, and supports organizational objectives in a distributed work environment.

What does a typical day look like for a Remote Metadata Specialist?

As a Remote Metadata Specialist, your day typically involves reviewing digital assets, assigning or updating metadata following industry standards, and collaborating with team members via virtual platforms. You may be responsible for quality-checking metadata for consistency and accuracy, troubleshooting data discrepancies, or developing new metadata taxonomies to improve searchability. Regular meetings with content creators, data managers, or IT professionals are common to align metadata practices with organizational goals. The role is often both independent and collaborative, offering a balance between focused tasks and teamwork, all within a flexible remote work environment.
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Data Engineer - Remote

Data Engineer - Remote

Sentara

Virginia Beach, VA • Remote

$108.70K - $130.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

488th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Data Engineer!

This is a fully remote position.

Work Location:

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Overview

We are looking for a Data Engineer to support a modern data platform built on Databricks. This role will focus on building scalable data pipelines, supporting a metadata-driven ingestion framework, and ensuring data quality and governance are embedded into the platform.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data pipelines usingPySpark and Databricks
  • Work within ametadata-driven ingestion frameworkto onboard new datasets
  • Implementdata quality checks and validation ruleswithin pipelines
  • Support ingestion fromfile-based sources and ingestion tools (e.g., Fivetran)
  • Handleschema changes, incremental loads, and file processing patterns
  • Contribute todata governance practicesincluding tagging, metadata, and lineage
  • Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issues
  • Collaborate with architects and stakeholders ondata onboarding and requirements
  • Follow and contribute tocoding standards, reusable components, and best practices
Education
  • Experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience with a degree
  • 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree
Certification/Licensure
  • No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
  • Required to 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience withPySpark and Databricks
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience buildingETL/ELT data pipelines
  • Understanding ofDelta Lake concepts(merge, schema evolution, partitions)
  • Familiarity withcloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • Basic experience withGit and version control
  • Exposure todata catalog or governance tools (e.g., DataHub)
  • Experience withFivetran or similar ingestion tools
  • Understanding ofdata quality and validation concepts
  • Experience working withmetadata-driven frameworks
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to work in a structured, framework-driven environment
  • Focus on data quality, not just pipeline execution
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving data ecosystem

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: 80,204.80 - 133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Keywords: Data Engineer, Azure, ACP, Azure Cloud Platform, Fivetran, metadata, PySpark, Databricks

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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