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.
Nastech Global
Parents Together Foundation
Dexian DISYS
ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions
Sparks Group
Actalent
TEKsystems
Helishores Inc
Cornerstone Defense
Cliff Services Inc
Nastech Global
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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 210k.
Typical band: USD 63k – 70k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
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Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Remote, but must live within 100 miles of Washington, DC, as sometimes they will go to Quantico, VA, for meetings Clearance Required: Active Secret Job Type: Contract W2 Top Skills Education: 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 years with an MS/MA, 3 years with a PhD or 12 years of …
View & Apply →Our Work: 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 kids today, wh…
View & Apply →Overview We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role focuses primarily on Databricks development and ETL pipeline transitions, alongside some support with Power BI dashboards. The mission is to assist in migrating from their legacy enterprise data warehouse to a modern cloud-based architectu…
View & Apply →Title: Senior Big Data Engineer (Kubernetes / AWS / Spark) Location : DC Metro area, NYC Metro area (hybrid, 3x week) Target Start Date : ASAP Type: contract Pay Rate: DOE We are seeking an experienced Senior Big Data Engineer to help modernize and evolve a large-scale enterprise data platform supporting mission-critic…
View & Apply →Summary Our client is seeking an HR Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of HR data platforms, ETL pipelines, and AI-driven data solutions. This role will focus on transforming raw HR data into scalable, reliable data systems while supporting automation initiatives, data governance, and ad…
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 →Description Seeking a Data/AI Engineer to build and scale automated data pipelines across a diverse portfolio of client environments. This individual will connect messy, real-world financial and operational data from systems like ERPs, CRMs, and flat files into clean, structured cloud data platforms. The role is highly…
View & Apply →Role: Data Engineer (Snowflake, DBT & Azure) Location: Locals to Morristown, NJ (Hybrid) Job Description: Understand the Business End to End. Understand the Application Architecture. Responsible for Designing and building Applications. Understand the project timelines and deadlines. Provide Impact analysis for New requ…
View & Apply →Title: Software Engineer 3 (Data Management) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $190 -$210K *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizin…
View & Apply →ML / Data Engineer / System Analyst / SME W2 All Visa Reston only Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days offsite Overview We are seeking a highly skilled ML/Data Engineer to lead model development, experiment tracking, and end to end machine learning operations across Domino and Amazon SageMaker. This role will drive model life…
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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