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 Engineer – Python/Scala, Spark, Hadoop - Full Time
Programmers.io
Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time•
3d ago
Senior Big Data Engineer
Omniscius
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
3w ago
Manager, Data Engineer - Databricks
KPMG US
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
4d ago
Big Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Tysons, Virginia, US
contractor•
2w ago
Lead Data Engineer (Python, Spark, AWS)
Capital One
McLean, Virginia, US
full-time and part-time•
1w ago
Senior Big Data Engineer
Nyla Technology Solutions
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US
full-time
Senior Data Engineer (On Site, Washington, DC) with Security Clearance
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 quickly intuit the business use case and identify technical solutions to enable it
• Experience building robust and efficient data pipelines end-to-end with a strong focus on data quality
• High proficiency in using Python or Scala, Spark, Hadoop platforms & tools (Hive, Airflow, NiFi, Scoop), SQL to build Big Data products & platforms
• Experience in building and deploying production-level data-driven applications and data processing workflows/pipelines and/or
• Implementing machine learning systems at scale in Java, Scala, or Python and deliver analytics involving all phases like data ingestion, feature engineering, modeling, tuning, evaluating, monitoring, and presenting
• Cloud knowledge (Databricks or AWS ecosystem) is a plus but not required
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
#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…
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…
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 …
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…
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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