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.
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SOC/Day & Zimmermann Federal Services
Parents Together
Advantech GS Enterprises, Inc.
D2 Consulting
Actalent
KMM Technologies, Inc.
RMS IT Solutions Inc
Phase3D
Kforce Inc.
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Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 50 to USD 60.
Typical band: USD 50 – 60.
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To support the scaling of a data platform, the full-time hourly Data Engineer Contract Role will focus on building and extending infrastructure, converting raw data into business-ready tables, and maintaining data pipelines in a remote environment for a duration of 3 or more months. Key responsibilities Expand silver a…
View & Apply →Databricks Data Engineer needed for a Contract to Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work REMOTE. • Candidates must have a current Public Trust clearance to be considered for this role. Our client is seeking a Databricks Data Engineer to develop/support new/existing data pipelines, and data analytics environments in…
View & Apply →About ParentsTogether ParentsTogether is a cutting-edge nonprofit impact media organization that reaches 1 in 3 parents in the US with useful, relatable content that families love. We meet overwhelmed parents where they are with news, resources, and entertainment that help them navigate the highs and lows of raising ki…
View & Apply →Data Cloud Engineer Location: Fort Meade, MD (remote) Company: Advantech GS Enterprises Program: DISA NEXUS Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Employment Type: Full-Time Bonus: $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Position Overview Advantech GS Enterprises is seeking a highly skilled Data Cloud Engineer to support the DISA NE…
View & Apply →Springfield, VA ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED The Data Engineer supports mission-critical data engineering and analytics operations within a classified federal environment, focusing on maintaining and enhancing an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) built on Data Vault 2.0 principles. This position ensures the …
View & Apply →Job Title: Data Engineer 🚨NO C2C🚨 *This will be a W2 contract Job Description Collaborate with Business Intelligence Engineering team members, engineering stakeholders, partner technical teams, and business stakeholders to gather business and functional requirements. Translate these requirements into a robust, scalab…
View & Apply →RQ00066: Big Data Engineer Location: Reston, VA (3 days onsite) Duration: Long term contract Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing systems. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to …
View & Apply →Responsibilities • Design and build scalable data lakes and pipelines on AWS using cloud-native and automated solutions. • Enable fast, federated analytics using Amazon Athena and Trino, with performance tuning for large-scale queries. • Manage metadata, schemas, and discovery using AWS Glue Data Catalog. • Implement f…
View & Apply →PHASE3D AI/ML & Data Engineer (NASA Project) Full-Time | Individual Contributor | Data Science & AI | US Citizenship Required About Phase3D Phase3D is a deep-tech manufacturing intelligence company building Fringe Inspection™ a real-time, structured light-based in-situ inspection system for metal additive manufacturing…
View & Apply →Kforce has a client seeking a remote Senior Data Engineer to join their team. This person will be working with data regarding all of the client's financials, from 3rd party apps, different vendors, overall cost and revenue etc. They are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to focus on where and how the client can save co…
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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