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Temporary Data Taxonomist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Taxonomist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$64.68 - $71.87/hr

Temporary Salary: $64.68-71.87 Hourly W2 Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Aquent is proud to partner with a ... Conduct detailed data analysis using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or scripting languages to ...

Taxonomist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$64.68 - $71.87/hr

Temporary Salary: $64.68-71.87 Hourly W2 Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Aquent is proud to partner with a ... Conduct detailed data analysis using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or scripting languages to ...

Information Architect

Southlake, TX · On-site

$51.60 - $57.33/hr

Temporary Salary: $51.60-57.33 Hourly Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Aquent Talent is partnering with a ... Support knowledge organization workshops to align enterprise taxonomy and data models across ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary data taxonomist in the United States is $56.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $64.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$64.68-71.87 Hourly

W2

Start Date:

Aug 31, 2026

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading technology innovator, a company at the forefront of shaping how people connect and experience the digital world. This organization is driven by a mission to build cutting-edge technologies that empower global communities and redefine the future of interaction. Join us in supporting a team that impacts millions of users daily, contributing to an environment where innovation is constant and the scale of influence is immense.

Are you a highly skilled and passionate professional ready to make a significant impact on how information is organized and accessed across a global technology leader? In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and refining critical organizational structures that underpin vast amounts of information, directly enhancing content understanding and user experience for millions. Your expertise will not only streamline internal systems but also bring clarity to complex content, playing a crucial part in shaping the digital world.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct detailed data analysis using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or scripting languages to identify identical and fuzzy matches across various vocabularies.
  • Perform comprehensive internal and external research to enrich node metadata within taxonomies.
  • Provide regular status reports on project progress, questions, identified issues, and potential opportunity areas to partners and stakeholders.
  • Implement and maintain taxonomies in strict adherence to established governance guidelines.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing taxonomies, thesauri, and/or ontologies to support a variety of systems for both front-end and back-end use.
  • Experience researching and defining taxonomy and ontology node metadata based on existing standards.
  • Experience with a variety of topic and domain types.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting taxonomy principles and standards effectively.
  • Strong ownership and ability to self-start, build relationships with partners, and develop a clear point of view.
  • Strong ability to proactively communicate about projects and workstreams.
  • Strong affinity for detail-oriented taxonomy development work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Management or Linguistics.
  • Experience with taxonomy or ontology management software.
  • Experience utilizing AI in taxonomy workflows.
  • Extensive experience with Excel or Google Sheets.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.