Discover the latest data engineer contract jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features project-based, freelance, and short-term opportunities for data engineering professionals looking for flexible work arrangements and diverse project experience.
EXRD - Office of the Chief Information Officer
National Geographic
Battelle
The MITRE Corporation
Booz Allen Hamilton
MetaPhase Consulting
CACI
Invariant LLC
Marriott
Capital One
EXRD - Office of the Chief Information Officer
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10% of these openings can be done remotely.
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 80k to USD 100k.
Typical band: USD 80k – 100k.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) mission is to promote innovation and competition by providing quality examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education wor…
View & Apply →Job Summary National Geographic is seeking a technically skilled and intellectually curious Data Platforms Analyst to help power our data-driven decision-making and audience strategy across its subscription business. This role supports the architecture, optimization and governance of National Geographic’s consumer data…
View & Apply →Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contribu…
View & Apply →Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for…
View & Apply →Job Number: R0247680 Financial Program and Data Analyst The Opportunity: As data analyst, you love diving into data and turning it into meaningful insights. With the abundance of structured and unstructured data, you understand the importance of transforming complex data sets into useful information to solve challenges…
View & Apply →At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we h…
View & Apply →Job Title: E Discovery-IT Data Analyst Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a E Discovery-IT Data Analyst to support the Data Lab and supp…
View & Apply →Description Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and individuals, seeks a Data and Analytics Intern for fall 2026. Preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a full-time internship. The Data & Analytic…
View & Apply →JOB SUMMARY Marriott has an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer/Senior Software Engineer – Data and Analytics Technology. This role helps develop our next-generation cloud platform for data, analytics, AI, and machine learning. Appropriate candidates have a passion for data and emerging technologies with a vision …
View & Apply →Senior Associate, Data Scientist - Consumer Credit Risk Models and Data Data is at the center of everything we do. As a startup, we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forwa…
View & Apply →Discover the latest data engineer contract jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features project-based, freelance, and short-term opportunities for data engineering professionals looking for flexible work arrangements and diverse project experience.
Contract Data Engineers are typically hired to build data pipelines, migrate data platforms, implement cloud data solutions, or support data infrastructure projects within defined timelines. Employers are seeking experts with strong skills in SQL, Python, Apache Spark, Airflow, dbt, and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Databricks.
Many contract roles focus on data platform migrations, warehouse modernization, real-time data streaming implementations, or ETL optimization. Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD for data workflows provides an added advantage.
Our curated listings include remote and global contract opportunities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging tech markets. Contract positions often offer competitive hourly rates or project-based compensation, providing flexibility and exposure to diverse industries and data challenges.
Each job posting includes project scope, contract duration, required expertise, and application instructions to help you quickly identify the right data engineering contract.
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