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Senior Big Data Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$54 - $71.25/hr

Responsibilities • Participate in the engineering and administration of big data systems. • Apache Storm/Java development for both data transformation and augmentation. • Employ best practices ...

Senior Big Data Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69.25 - $92.75/hr

Senior Big Data Consultant Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 3+ Months Description: We have a contract assignment for Big Data consultant who has expertise and experience in Hadoop, Cloudera , Spark ...

Senior Big Data Architect

Rockville, MD · On-site

$68.50 - $91.75/hr

Skill Hadoop Big Data Engineer Senior Director Manager Location Rockville, MD Total Experience 8 ... software, systems and solutions development and a across more than one technical domain.

Data & Software Engineer

Minneapolis, MN

$119K - $143K/yr

Troubleshoot software issues with support from senior team members as needed. Participatein ... big data tools (e.g.,BigQuery, Databricks) Experience working with APIs for data retrieval ...

Senior Big Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $70.50/hr

Looking for true software engineering skill set. Experience working with large data sets, ETL, or applications that do high-volume data collection. Spark or other large scale data processing AWS ...

Data & Software Engineer

New York, NY

$125K - $150K/yr

Troubleshoot software issues with support from senior team members as needed. Participatein ... big data tools (e.g.,BigQuery, Databricks) Experience working with APIs for data retrieval ...

Data & Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

Troubleshoot software issues with support from senior team members as needed. Participatein ... big data tools (e.g.,BigQuery, Databricks) Experience working with APIs for data retrieval ...

Sr Big Data PySpark- Full time

Irving, TX

$53.50 - $70.75/hr

Seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience proficient in Apache Spark and Python to design and implement scalable data processing solutions within the Python Data domain

Software Engineer

Woodbridge, NJ · Hybrid

$58 - $63/hr

TCOO Positions Available: 1 About the Role We are seeking a Senior Data Software Engineer to ... Design, develop, and optimize data-driven solutions using Python, Java, and Big Data technologies

Senior Big Data Developer

Bristol, CT

$53 - $68.75/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Responsibilities: Design, develop and implement big data solutions on both ...

... software engineers to build fast, scalable, and effective applications, stream and batch data ... Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and/or other big data technologies * Comprehensive computer ...

Sr. Big Data Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. GC/CITIZEN can apply Qualifications: Experience in database development ...

... software engineers to build fast, scalable, and effective applications, stream and batch data ... Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and/or other big data technologies * Comprehensive computer ...

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

As of Jun 7, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,001 per year, or $63 per hour.
Senior Big Data Engineer

Senior Big Data Engineer

Deegit Inc

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$54 - $71.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Company Description
Deegit Inc.
Job Description
Job description:
Responsibilities
• Participate in the engineering and administration of big data systems.
• Apache Storm/Java development for both data transformation and augmentation.
• Employ best practices to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Install, configure, and maintain big data technologies and systems.
• Maintain documentation and troubleshooting playbooks.
• Respond to and resolve access and performance issues.
• Ability to work non-peak hours when needed.
• Assist in capacity planning.
• Proactively monitor performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize data collection.
• Maintain change control and testing processes for all modifications and deployments.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on big data products, services, and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with operational analytics and log management using ELK or Splunk.
• Understanding and experience with SQL and MPP databases such as Greenplum.
• Experience with SaltStack or comparable deployment automation tools.
• Working knowledge of Zenoss, NewRelic, PagerDuty or other monitoring technologies.
• Experience with Apache Drill, Apache Hbase, Hive, Phoenix, or other Hadoop with SQL technologies.
• Experience working with batch-processing and tools in Hadoop technology stack (MapReduce, Yarm, Pig, Hive, HDFS)
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical degree.
• 5 or more years' experience with data transformation pipelines preferably Storm
• 5 or more years' experience in messaging frameworks preferably Kafka.
• 5 or more years' experience with Java programming.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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About Deegit

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Deegit Inc, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, USA, operates within the IT services industry. They specialize in engaging, mobilizing, and delivering IT talent, with an extensive background spanning more than two decades. Their service portfolio includes IT staff augmentation, direct IT recruitment, and managed services. Established in the late ’90s with a vision to address the growing demand in the IT staffing sector, Deegit has grown rapidly, reflecting strong expertise, robust market understanding, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Their mission is centered around offering superior solutions, harnessing the power of technology, to help their clients thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The company's notable achievements are reflected in their long-standing partnerships with clients, their high caliber of personnel, and their extensive reach across industries.

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Schaumburg, IL, US

Year founded

1993

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