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Omega Solutions Inc

Sr Data Engineer | |

$50/hr

Only GC, GC EAD and US Citizen. 100% Remote. Senior Data Engineer What Project/Projects will the candidate be working on while on assignment? * This role is for a Change Data Capture (CDC) Senior ...

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Cybercoders

Remote Sr. Data Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$105K - $142K/yr

Remote Sr. Data Engineer Senior Data Engineer Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building ...

Damco Solutions

Senior Data Engineer

$108K - $147K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Dearborn, MI 12 Months Contract 100% Remote - if someone is local to Michigan will be preferred. The Senior Data Engineer role is for the following skillsets: * Creating ...

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Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Sr Data Engineer

$117K - $140K/yr

Remote Years of Exp: 15+ years needed As an Sr Data Engineer, you will be a part of an Agile team to build healthcare applications and implement new features while adhering to the best coding ...

SW5 Consulting

Senior Data Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$150K - $230K/yr

Remote (U.S.) or New York City Type: Full-Time We're seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to help reshape how brands communicate--by empowering them to market with precision, not excess. You'll ...

My3Tech Inc

Data Engineer Remote Role

$117K - $140K/yr

Senior Data Engineer (Cloud) Location: Remote work or 1600 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, IL This role is for a senior data engineer that will join a team responsible for managing a growing cloud ...

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Eitacies Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$60/hr

Senior Data Engineer (Level II & Level III) Level II is Remote work Level III is Onsite at Los Angeles, CA We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to support a large-scale Oracle to Snowflake ...

Constitution Surgery Alliance

Senior Data Engineer

$130K - $160K/hr

Senior Data Engineer Full-Time | Remote | Healthcare An in-person interview is required for this position Reports To Director, Business Intelligence Collaborates With Clinical amp; Operational Teams ...

My3Tech Inc

Sr Data Engineer

$108K - $147K/yr

Sr Data Engineer Location: Chicago / Remote Duration: Long Term Relevant Experience: 10+ years of experience Skills: Min 5 years of Airflow experience, 5+ years of Python experience. Good ...

My3Tech Inc

Azure Data Engineer

$117K - $140K/yr

Austin, TX (Remote OK) Type: C2C/Fulltime Client: Loblolly/State of Texas Position Requirements ... We are looking for a senior Azure Data Engineer to join the data modernization project team. The ...

Gifthealth Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Columbus, OH · Remote

$102K - $139K/yr

Position Summary The Sr. Data Engineer is responsible for leading the design and architecture of ... Location : Remote Employment Classification Status: Full-time FLSA: Exempt Equal Employment ...

Gifthealth Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Columbus, OH · Remote

$123K - $138K/yr

Position Summary The Sr. Data Engineer is responsible for leading the design and architecture of ... Location : Remote Employment Classification Status: Full-time FLSA: Exempt Equal Employment ...

Vital Services

Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Allen, TX · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work closely with our customer's department leads and project coordinators to evaluate business needs and develop reports and dashboards to support strategic goals.

Vital Services

Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Oak Ridge, TN · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work closely with our customer's department leads and project coordinators to evaluate business needs and develop reports and dashboards to support strategic goals.

Logist IT

Sr. AWS Data Engineer

OR · Remote

$50 - $60/hr

Remote in USA Job Type : Full time looking for only W2 Detailed We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer with hands-on coding experience and a strong background in Python, PySpark, and Object ...

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As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote senior data engineer in the United States is $126,328.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Senior Data Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectRemote Senior Data EngineerData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Engineering certificationsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science or related fields, certifications
Work EnvironmentData pipelines, ETL processes, cloud platformsData analysis, modeling, visualization tools
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, e-commerceTech, marketing, research, finance

Remote Senior Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, while Data Scientists analyze data to generate insights. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within data teams. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are Remote Senior Data Engineers?

Remote Senior Data Engineers are experienced professionals who design, build, and maintain complex data systems and pipelines, but work from a location outside of the company's main office. They are responsible for ensuring reliable data flow, optimizing data storage, and supporting analytics, often collaborating with teams across different time zones. Their role typically involves advanced programming, data architecture, and the implementation of best practices in data engineering, all while working remotely. This position demands strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently.

How does a Remote Senior Data Engineer typically collaborate with distributed teams to ensure data pipeline reliability?

As a Remote Senior Data Engineer, collaboration with cross-functional, distributed teams is usually facilitated through agile project management tools, regular video meetings, and shared documentation platforms. You’ll often work closely with data scientists, analysts, and DevOps engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines. Clear communication and proactive status updates are essential to ensure everyone stays aligned and issues are addressed quickly. Leveraging version control systems and automated testing also helps maintain the reliability and quality of the data infrastructure across different time zones.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Senior Data Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Senior Data Engineer, you need advanced expertise in data engineering concepts, SQL, and programming languages like Python or Scala, along with a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), big data frameworks (like Spark or Hadoop), and relevant certifications are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and self-management skills are crucial for collaborating remotely and driving projects independently. These competencies ensure robust data pipelines, effective teamwork, and successful delivery of scalable data solutions in distributed environments.
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Sr Data Engineer | |

Omega Solutions Inc

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$50/hr

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Sr Data Engineer

Sr Data Engineer | Schaumburg Illinois 60173 Remote Pay Rate: $50/hr on w2 all inclusive Client: Health Care Company Incorporated Job Description : Only GC, GC EAD and US Citizen. 100% Remote.

Senior Data Engineer What Project/Projects will the candidate be working on while on assignment?

  • This role is for a Change Data Capture (CDC) Senior Data Engineer that will join a team responsible for streaming data for Cloud-based data ecosystem consisting of a metadata driven data lake and databases that support real time analytics, extracts, and reporting. The right candidate will have a solid background in data engineering and should have a few years of experience on AS400, Change Data Capture tools and also working on Cloud platform such as Azure.

Is this person a sole contributor or part of a team? Will be part of team If so, please describe the team? (Name of team, size of team, etc.) Will be part of Agile team with minimum 7 members What are the top 5-10 responsibilities for this position? (Please be detailed as to what the candidate is expected to do or complete on a daily basis)

  • This role is for a Change Data Capture (CDC) Senior Data Engineer that will join a team responsible for streaming data for Cloud-based data ecosystem consisting of a metadata driven data lake and databases that support real time analytics, extracts, and reporting. The right candidate will have a solid background in data engineering and should have a few years of experience on AS400, Change Data Capture tools and also working on Cloud platform such as Azure.
  • The ideal candidate will be very comfortable creating subscriptions to stream real-time data using CDC tools such as IBM Infosphere Data Replication and streaming data to Kafka.
  • The candidate should be comfortable working with AS400, Oracle and MSSQL server databases, including any aspect of administration or support required to maintain them.

What software tools/skills are needed to perform these daily responsibilities? Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • Data engineering experience - 7 years
  • Cloud platform experience - 1 year
  • Version Control (Git or equivalent) - 1 years

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

  • Change Data Capture Tools (IBM CDC, Attunity or equivalent) 3 years
  • Version Control (Git or equivalent) 1 year
  • Scripting (Linux/Unix Shell scripting or equivalent) 5 years

Where is the work to be performed? (Please list preferred Health Care Company facility, if other please specify i.e. remote work, rural, etc.) Remote work

Additional Notes to Vendor : Only GC, GC EAD and US Citizen. 100% Remote.

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