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Teradata Developer Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

ETL Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$52.75 - $69/hr

Job Title: ETL Developer Location: Rockville, MD Duration: 6+ Months Contract Responsibilities ... Collaborate with the various data source teams both internal and external (Oracle, Teradata ...

Android Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63.25 - $83/hr

EclipseADT, Android SDK, Android StudioVersionControl - Git, TFS (Good to have)SAPMobile WorkspaceSAP MBOToolkitSQLServer/Teradata (Good to have) Additional Information All your information will be ...

ETL developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $68.25/hr

Minimum 5 years of experience working in Data warehousing applications Minimum 5 years of experience working with SQL and Teradata Minimum 5 years of experience working with UNIX Shell scripting ETL ...

Big Data Architect

Bethesda, MD

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Relational and MPP database platforms like Netezza, Teradata * Open source Hadoop stack * Hands-on ... Excellent problem solving, hands-on engineering skills and communication skills Professional ...

Big Data Architect

Bethesda, MD

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Relational and MPP database platforms like Netezza, Teradata * Open source Hadoop stack * Hands-on ... Excellent problem solving, hands-on engineering skills and communication skills Professional ...

Data Warehouse/ETL/Teradata and/or SAS experience highly desired. Min 6 yrs of work experience ... Collaborates with developers and subject matter experts to establish the data sources, and the ...

Good knowledge of SQL - Teradata/Oracle/SQL Server/AWS Redshift * Assess requirements for completeness and accuracy * Responsible for managing tasks and deadlines for the ETL teams. * Requirement ...

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How much do teradata developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for teradata developer in Washington, DC is $60.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.24 and $65.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Teradata Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Teradata Developer, you need strong SQL programming skills, experience with data warehousing concepts, and a background in computer science or a related field. Expertise in Teradata utilities (such as BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad), knowledge of ETL tools, and familiarity with database performance tuning are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help developers interpret requirements and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for efficiently designing, optimizing, and maintaining large-scale Teradata databases that support business intelligence and decision-making.

What Is a Teradata Developer?

A Teradata developer is a data developer familiar with data analytics products made by Teradata. Typical duties for a developer include creating databases and designing programs for cloud storage. Qualifications for a career as a Teradata developer include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, or math, as well as experience using Teradata software and a working knowledge of other database languages, such as SQL. Useful skills include analytical problem-solving and the ability to work in a team environment to solve business-related problems.

What are some common challenges faced by Teradata Developers when optimizing large-scale data queries?

Teradata Developers often encounter challenges such as managing complex joins, ensuring efficient indexing, and minimizing data skew when optimizing large-scale queries. They must balance query performance with system resource usage, especially in environments handling massive datasets. Effective collaboration with data architects and DBAs is essential to design optimal data models and implement best practices for partitioning and workload management.

What are Teradata Developers?

Teradata Developers are IT professionals who design, develop, and maintain data warehousing solutions using the Teradata platform. They work with large-scale databases, writing complex SQL queries, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity. Their role often involves data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and collaborating with business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions. Teradata Developers are essential in organizations that rely on big data analytics for business intelligence and decision-making.
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Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure

Teradata

Annapolis, MD

$171K - $202K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform activates enterprise intelligence by unifying data, knowledge and business context to achieve tangible outcomes. With Teradata, organizations can provide agents with full context for impact when it matters. Our solution lets businesses connect and scale on premises, in the cloud, or through a hybrid approach. Teradata delivers real business value with AI.

What you will do

We are looking for a mid-level engineer who will be responsible for delivering robust, performant and resource-efficient Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and On-premise Platform Infrastructure for demanding Teradata analytic and AI workloads. This is a critical role for providing our customers with Teradata Cloud and on-prem Platforms they can count on to be highly available and performant.

You will be responsible for

  • Deploy and configure Teradata systems across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

  • Characterize and tune system performance across CPU, storage, I/O, and network layers.

  • Stress and validate infrastructure up to-and beyond-manufacturer limits to ensure robustness under analytic and AI workloads.

  • Develop automation tools for analyzing and monitoring infrastructure behavior.

  • Collaborate with cloud providers and internal engineering teams to investigate and resolve issues.

  • Support customer-facing teams with platform performance, configuration, and availability questions.

Who you will work with

You will join a high-performing engineering team working with

  • Teradata Advanced Development, Architects and Product Management to understand system requirements and test new platform infrastructure capabilities.

  • Cloud infrastructure providers to understand and help influence roadmaps; and to resolve functional, robustness and performance issues.

  • Teradata Customer Support and Operations to support customer field issues.

What makes you a qualified candidate

  • Experience with Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GC) Computing Infrastructure.

  • Experience with Linux OS and command line.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.

  • PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

What you will bring

You will be a preferred candidate if you have

  • Scripting (e.g., creating and modifying test cases to create targeted configurations and workloads).

  • Experience with Teradata Cloud or On-Prem solutions, Teradata Cloud on VMWare, or Teradata Factory.

  • Experience in public cloud environments - AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

  • System deployment and configuration

  • Performance and resource (CPU/Storage/IO/Network) characterization and tuning.

  • Stress infrastructure up to, and beyond, manufacturer limits to probe for weaknesses to ensure robust infrastructure under intense workloads.

  • Problem Solving: Analysis and troubleshooting, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions to identify the root cause of an issue and resolving it.

  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for technology.

  • Creativity and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

  • Effective documentation, communication and knowledge sharing skills.

Why We Think You'll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Rate: 111800.0000 - 139800.0000 - 167700.0000 Annually

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's benefits programs, which generally include health care, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, and time-off programs. Benefit details vary by country and plan, including eligibility and available options, and will be shared during the hiring process. Additional information is available here: https://www.teradata.com/About-Us/Careers/Benefits

Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: https://www.teradata.com/About-Us/Careers/Benefits