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.

HonorVet Technologies

Data Engineer

HonorVet Technologies

Raleigh, NC
contractor
1w ago
Aquent

Data Engineer [211423]

Aquent

Redmond, WA
contractor
1w ago
Eliassen Group

Senior Data Engineer

Eliassen Group

Westlake, TX
contractor
3w ago
MHK TECH INC

Data Engineer

MHK TECH INC

Houston, TX
fulltime
3w ago
Kforce Inc

Remote Data Engineer

Kforce Inc

New York, NY
contractor
1w ago
Seneca Resources

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Seneca Resources

Virginia, United States
contractor
1w ago
KellyMitchell Group

Data Engineer IV

KellyMitchell Group

Greenwood Village, CO
contractor
2w ago
Cypress HCM

Data Engineer

Cypress HCM

San Jose, CA
contractor
3w ago
Tandym Group

Data Engineer

Tandym Group

Short Hills, NJ
contractor
3w ago
Sciata

Sr. Data Engineer

Sciata

Georgia, United States
contractor
2mo ago
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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

  • HonorVet Technologies1 role
  • Aquent1 role
  • Eliassen Group1 role
  • MHK TECH INC1 role
  • Kforce Inc1 role
  • Seneca Resources1 role

Top Locations

  • TX2 roles
  • United States2 roles
  • NC1 role
  • WA1 role
  • NY1 role
  • CO1 role

Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.

Employment Types

  • Contractor9 roles
  • Fulltime1 role

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Featured Data Engineer Contract Jobs

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  1. #1Data Engineer

    HonorVet TechnologiesRaleigh, NCContractorPosted Jul 16, 2026

    HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline — it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We ta

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  2. #2Data Engineer [211423]

    AquentRedmond, WAContractorPosted Jul 15, 2026

    This is a hybrid role in Redmond. Pay Range: $80/hr – $85/hr The main function of an AI Data Engineer is to design, develop, enhance, validate, maintain, and support telemetry reporting, data solutions, automation, and AI-assisted solutions. The role develops reports, dashboards, data models, automation, reporting &amp

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  3. #3Senior Data Engineer

    Eliassen GroupWestlake, TXContractorPosted Jul 1, 2026

    Description Hybrid Every Other Week onsite / 5 days in Westlake, TX Our client seeks a Senior Data Engineer to join the Cyber Data Analytics chapter within Enterprise Cybersecurity. You will design and deliver scalable data solutions that secure and enable analytics across cybersecurity domains. The role focuses on bui

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  4. #4Data Engineer

    MHK TECH INCHouston, TXFulltimePosted Jul 1, 2026

    Senior Data Engineer - Remote 100% Contract—Long Term--CTH Visa Independent Only Senior Data Engineer - What You Will Do: - Assist in building a world-class Big Data platform which will give us power to process streams of data , as well as, enable machine learning and advanced analytics capabilities. Everything cloud-b

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  5. #5Remote Data Engineer

    Kforce IncNew York, NYContractorPosted Jul 10, 2026

    Responsibilities Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Remote Data Engineer. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL-based ETL processes, stored procedures, and data transformations across DB2, SQL Server, Datastage, Collibra and AWS - Define the enterprise data engineering architecture and techn

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  6. #6Senior Data Platform Engineer

    Seneca ResourcesVirginia, United StatesContractorPosted Jul 13, 2026

    Position Title: Senior Data Platform Engineer Location: Remote, VA Clearance Requirements: None (Active clearance preferred) Pay Rate: $58.00/hour Position Description Join a mission-critical project supporting federal background investigation services within a dynamic team environment. As a Senior Data Platform Engine

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  7. #7Data Engineer IV

    KellyMitchell GroupGreenwood Village, COContractorPosted Jul 8, 2026

    Job Summary  Our client, a leading communications provider, is seeking a Data Engineer IV to join their team! This is a contract position located hybrid in Greenwood Village, Colorado.  Core Responsibilities  - Create and maintain scalable, reliable, consistent and repeatable systems that support data op

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  8. #8Data Engineer

    Cypress HCMSan Jose, CAContractorPosted Jun 30, 2026

    Job Details - Data Engineer 1 (Contract) - Location: San Jose, CA 95110 (Hybrid) - Duration: 6/08/2026 to 11/20/2026 - Team: US Digital Global Digital Commerce Job Description - Support Growth Monetization initiatives by building and optimizing scalable data pipelines that enable experimentation, analytics, and busines

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  9. #9Data Engineer

    Tandym GroupShort Hills, NJContractorPosted Jul 2, 2026

    A services organization in New Jersey is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new Data Engineer to their team. About the Opportunity: - Shift: Day - Schedule: Monday to Friday - Hours: Standard business - Setting: Hybrid (at least 2 days onsite per week) Responsibilities: - Develop and support new a

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  10. #10Sr. Data Engineer

    SciataGeorgia, United StatesContractorPosted May 20, 2026

    Job Title: Data Engineer - Must be located in Atlanta, GA - Long term opportunity | $60-$70 per hour (We are unable to partner with third parties at this time) Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions - Design, implement, and maintain the data pipeline architecture for our business - Assemble large, complex d

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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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