Data Engineer Contract Jobs

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.

Kaizen Dynamics

Lead Data Engineer

Kaizen Dynamics

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time and contractor•
2w ago
System One

Sr Data Engineer

System One

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time•
3d ago
Inframatix Inc

Big Data Engineer

Inframatix Inc

Chevy Chase, Maryland, US
contractor
KellyMitchell Group

Data Engineer: AI-Driven Pipelines & Modernization

KellyMitchell Group

McLean, Virginia, US
full-time•
6d ago
Aroha Technologies, Inc

Urgent hiring for AWS Data Engineer || Remote || Long Term Contract/Full-time

Aroha Technologies, Inc

Location not specified
Remote
contractor•
5d ago
Seneca Resources Company, LLC

Platform Data Engineer - 17782

Seneca Resources Company, LLC

Vienna, Virginia, US
contractor•
1w ago
S3b Global Inc

Jr. Data Engineer - IICS

S3b Global Inc

McLean, Virginia, US
contractor
Upwork

Data Engineer for Data Engineering and Intelligence

Upwork

Location not specified
Remote
contractor•
6d ago
Actalent

Data Engineer

Actalent

Herndon, Virginia, US
contractor
Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Data Engineer - Baltimore City, MD

Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Falls Church, Virginia, US
contractor
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Data Engineer Contract 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

  • Kaizen Dynamics1 role
  • System One1 role
  • Inframatix Inc1 role
  • KellyMitchell Group1 role
  • Aroha Technologies, Inc1 role
  • Seneca Resources Company, LLC1 role

Top Locations

  • Virginia, US6 roles
  • Remote2 roles
  • District of Columbia, US1 role
  • Maryland, US1 role

20% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 45 to USD 185k.

Typical band: USD 48k – 58k.

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

Employment Types

  • Contractor7 roles
  • Full-Time2 roles
  • Full-Time And Contractor1 role

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Featured Data Engineer Contract Jobs

Here are some of the latest openings matching this category. Browse the full list above to filter by location, experience, and employment type.

  1. #1Lead Data Engineer

    Kaizen DynamicsWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time And ContractorUSD 70–80 / hourPosted Sep 22, 2026

    The Enterprise Data team at OCTO requires an ETL data engineer to support data operations for its Cloud Data Exchange. The resource will utilize native Azure tools to perform ETL, data loading and data transformation tasks. The ETL data engineer will support the OCTO Enterprise Data team for data curation, processing, …

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  2. #2Sr Data Engineer

    System OneArlington, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 170k–185k / yearPosted Oct 8, 2026

    Job Title: Sr Data Engineer Location: Arlington, VA Type: Contract to Hire Compensation: 170-185K conversion salary Work Model: Onsite 4 days a week- remote one day Hours: 40.0 hours per week Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required System One is looking for a strong data engineer for a 6-month contract…

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  3. #3Big Data Engineer

    Inframatix IncChevy Chase, Maryland, USContractor

    Company Description InfraMatix Inc. is a Professional services and system integration company delivering IT security, identity, access management and regulatory compliance solutions leveraging 100s of years of collective experience across all major IAM vendor technologies. Focus on the strategy, design, configuration, …

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  4. #4Data Engineer: AI-Driven Pipelines & Modernization

    KellyMitchell GroupMcLean, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 72k–103k / yearPosted Oct 5, 2026

    KellyMitchell is seeking a Data Engineer for a contract role supporting vendor modernization initiatives. The candidate will migrate tools to Spark/Scala, build data pipelines, and enable AI/ML workflows in a hybrid work environment. The position focuses on comparing legacy systems with target architectures, developing…

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  5. #5Urgent hiring for AWS Data Engineer || Remote || Long Term Contract/Full-time

    Aroha Technologies, IncRemoteContractorPosted Oct 6, 2026

    Role: AWS Data Engineer Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Contract/Full-time Job Summary • Client is seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to support a large-scale CMS data and analytics platform. This role will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud-native data pipelines and analytics solutions w…

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  6. #6Platform Data Engineer - 17782

    Seneca Resources Company, LLCVienna, Virginia, USContractorPosted Sep 28, 2026

    Role: Platform Data Engineer Location: Vienna, VA Pensacola, FL Winchester, VA or San Diego, CA. (Hybrid with 3 days a week onsite) Years of Experience: 10+ years Shift: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM Eastern core hours w/ ability to work outside core workday when circumstances warrant flex schedule will be permitted. Description: …

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  7. #7Jr. Data Engineer - IICS

    S3b Global IncMcLean, Virginia, USContractorUSD 45–50 / hour

    Hi , I hope you are doing great. Please share your updated resume if you are interested in applying for the position below. Job Title - Jr. Data Engineer - IICS Location – 5 Days onsite in McLean, VA, Locals only. Visa – No H1B & OPT Duration – 6 Months Rate - $45-50/hr on W2 Interview – in-person Client – Freddie Mac …

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  8. #8Data Engineer for Data Engineering and Intelligence

    UpworkRemoteContractorPosted Oct 5, 2026

    We are seeking a Data Engineer to support data engineering and intelligence initiatives. The role involves building and maintaining data pipelines, improving data quality, and supporting analytics workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data delivery and help drive data-driven dec…

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  9. #9Data Engineer

    ActalentHerndon, Virginia, USContractorUSD 50–60 / hour

    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…

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  10. #10Data Engineer - Baltimore City, MD

    Creative Information Technology, Inc.Falls Church, Virginia, USContractor

    Data Engineer – Baltimore City, MD About us Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, …

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About Data Engineer Contract Jobs

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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