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Sr.Big Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Sr. Big Data Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ Job type: FTE Big Data exp.: 3+ years. Responsibilities (but not limited to): Implementation of various solutions arising out of the large data processing ...

Senior Big Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73/hr

Omega Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer for a contract role with PayPal in ... IT Solutions ranging from IT Software and product development to technology deployment and ...

Senior Big Data Developer Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Big Data Developer ... Contribute to software development lifecycle activities, including development, testing, deployment ...

Sr. Big Data Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$51 - $66/hr

... Senior Big Data Technology Developer will be responsible for technically leading ... the software projects through all stages of the life cycle, including responsibility for ...

Senior Big Data Developer Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Big Data Developer ... Contribute to software development lifecycle activities, including development, testing, deployment ...

Senior Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Job Summary : 1872 Consulting is seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer to lead their Data Engineering ... software solutions. • Design and develop stream and batch processing data pipelines ...

Big Data Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site

$56 - $74.25/hr

Looking for an experienced Senior Big Data Developer Experience: 8 - 10 years Job Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Requirements Primary / Essential Skills : SPARK with Scala or Python Secondary ...

Senior Big Data Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site

$56.25 - $74.50/hr

Who You Are: * 5+ years of software development experience in a scalable, distributed, or multi ... At least 5 years of experience as a big data software developer. * Experience in Machine Learning ...

Big Data Developer

Jersey City, NJ

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Role: Senior Big Data Developer Work Location: Jersey City, NJ Local only Duration: 6+ Months Responsible for programming and software development using various programming languages and related ...

Big Data Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Role: Senior Big Data Developer Work Location: Jersey City, NJ Local only Duration: 6+ Months Responsible for programming and software development using various programming languages and related ...

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How much do senior big data software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior big data software engineer in the United States is $62.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $70.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Big Data Software Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectSenior Big Data Software EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, often with experience in big data toolsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science, or related field, with focus on data pipelines
Work EnvironmentDevelops and optimizes big data processing systems, often in cloud or on-premise environmentsBuilds and maintains data pipelines, databases, and ETL processes for data storage and analysis
Industry UsageUsed in tech, finance, healthcare, and industries with large-scale data needsCommon across industries requiring data integration and management

While both roles work with large datasets, a Senior Big Data Software Engineer focuses on designing and optimizing big data processing systems, whereas a Data Engineer primarily builds and maintains data pipelines and infrastructure. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Senior Big Data Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,001 per year, or $63 per hour.

Sr.Big Data Engineer

Arka Infotech Inc

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

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Job Description
Sr. Big Data Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ  
Job type: FTE
Big Data exp.: 3+ years.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Implementation of various solutions arising out of the large data processing (GB's/ PB's) over various NoSQL, Hadoop, and MPP-based products
    Active participation in the various Architecture and design calls with Big Data customers
    Working with Sr. Architects and providing implementation details to offshore
    Responsible for timely and quality deliveries
    Fulfill organization responsibilities - Sharing knowledge and experience within the other groups in the organization, conducting various technical sessions and trainings
Required:
Candidate should involve in designing.
    Involved in writing Map-Reduce jobs.
    Developing hive scripts.
    Hands on experience on HDFS, Hive, Pig, Sqoop and NOSQL.
    Big data solution design and development
    Should have experience/ knowledge on working with batch processing/ Real time systems using various Open source technologies like Solr, hadoop, NoSQL DB's, Storm, kafka etc.
Note: Need candidate with strong Java/ J2EE background.


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