Big Data Engineer Jobs

Explore the latest big data engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for data engineers specializing in building and managing large-scale data processing systems.

Programmers.io

Big Data Engineer – Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop - Full Time

Programmers.io

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time
3d ago
Omniscius

Senior Big Data Engineer

Omniscius

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
3w ago
KPMG US

Manager, Data Engineer - Databricks

KPMG US

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4d ago
Eliassen Group

Big Data Engineer

Eliassen Group

Tysons, Virginia, US
contractor
2w ago
Capital One

Lead Data Engineer (Python, Spark, AWS)

Capital One

McLean, Virginia, US
full-time and part-time
1w ago
Nyla Technology Solutions

Senior Big Data Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US
full-time
Agile5 Technologies, Inc.

Senior Data Engineer (On Site, Washington, DC) with Security Clearance

Agile5 Technologies, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4w ago
Talascend

Big Data Engineer

Talascend

Reston, Virginia, US
contractor
3w ago
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Senior Big Data Engineer - Chicago Hybrid

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Location not specified
full-time
3d ago
Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
1w ago
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Big Data Engineer Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • Programmers.io1 role
  • Omniscius1 role
  • KPMG US1 role
  • Eliassen Group1 role
  • Capital One1 role
  • Nyla Technology Solutions1 role

Top Locations

  • Virginia, US4 roles
  • District of Columbia, US4 roles
  • Maryland, US1 role

Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 186k to USD 220k.

Typical band: USD 186k 220k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time7 roles
  • Contractor2 roles
  • Full-Time And Part-Time1 role

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Featured Big Data Engineer Jobs

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  1. #1Big Data Engineer – Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop - Full Time

    Programmers.ioArlington, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Sep 15, 2026

    One of our client is Looking Big Data Engineer for Full Time Role at Arlington VA (Hybrid) Title – Big Data Engineer – Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop Location- Arlington, VA (3 Days onsite/week) Terms- Full Time Job Summary: • Ability to easily move between business, data management, and technical teams; ability to quickl

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  2. #2Senior Big Data Engineer

    OmnisciusWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 25, 2026

    Our client is seeking an experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and support large-scale data pipelines and transformation processes. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, and data engineering experience, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to clients, stakeho

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  3. #3Manager, Data Engineer - Databricks

    KPMG USWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Sep 14, 2026

    The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating ne

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  4. #4Big Data Engineer

    Eliassen GroupTysons, Virginia, USContractorPosted Aug 31, 2026

    Description: Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in Tysons Corner, VA Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines, implement data integration solution

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  5. #5Lead Data Engineer (Python, Spark, AWS)

    Capital OneMcLean, Virginia, USFull-Time And Part-TimePosted Sep 10, 2026

    Lead Data Engineer (Python, Spark, AWS) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who

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  6. #6Senior Big Data Engineer

    Nyla Technology SolutionsAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 186k–220k / year

    Job Description ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED We are seeking a hands-on, heavy-hitting Software Engineer specializing in distributed big data infrastructure and processing to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will design, enhance, and sustain processing-int

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  7. #7Senior Data Engineer (On Site, Washington, DC) with Security Clearance

    Agile5 Technologies, Inc.Washington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 20, 2026

    About Agile5: Agile5 Technologies, Inc., is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Information Technology (IT) services firm that specializes in the design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance of enterprise software systems. We believe our employees are the company's most valuable asset. We are invested

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  8. #8Big Data Engineer

    TalascendReston, Virginia, USContractorPosted Aug 26, 2026

    Talascend is currently seeking a Big Data Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Reston, Virginia. Overview The Big Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain a big data ecosystem to support advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making. This role is essential in enabling scalable, secure, an

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  9. #9Senior Big Data Engineer - Chicago Hybrid

    Publicis Groupe Holdings B.VLocation not specifiedFull-TimePosted Sep 15, 2026

    Company description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and

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  10. #10Data Engineer, Mid

    Booz Allen HamiltonWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Sep 9, 2026

    Job Number: R0247241 Data Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when it’s gat

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About Big Data Engineer Jobs

Explore the latest big data engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for data engineers specializing in building and managing large-scale data processing systems.

Big Data Engineers design and operate distributed data systems that handle petabytes of data. They work with Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, and Hive to build batch and real-time data processing pipelines. Employers seek candidates with strong skills in Java, Scala, or Python, along with expertise in data lake architectures, columnar storage formats (Parquet, ORC), and cloud-based big data services (AWS EMR, Google Dataproc, Azure HDInsight).

These roles are critical at organizations generating massive data volumes — including ad-tech, social media, IoT, telecommunications, financial services, and e-commerce companies. Experience with data governance, performance tuning for distributed queries, and cost optimization for cloud compute is highly valued.

Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across global markets. Many roles offer competitive salaries, opportunities to work with cutting-edge distributed systems, and career advancement into data platform leadership.

Each job posting provides detailed technical requirements, big data platform expertise needed, and application instructions to help you find the right big data engineering role.

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