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.

10Years ETL Data Engineer- Onsite

GoIntellects Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4d ago
Merican Inc

Snowflake Data Engineer - Washington DC - Hybrid

Merican Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time and contractor
3w ago
FM Talent Source

AWS Lakehouse Data Engineer

FM Talent Source

Silver Spring, Maryland, US
full-time
4d ago
System One

Senior SQL Database Platform Engineer

System One

Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor
5d ago
Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Data Engineer - Baltimore City, MD

Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Falls Church, Virginia, US
contractor
Dexperts Inc

100% Remote: Senior Data Engineer/06+ Months Contract

Dexperts Inc

Location not specified
Remote
contractor
Addison Group

Remote Data Engineer

Addison Group

West Lake Hills, Texas, US
contractor
5d ago
MSIT

Big Data Engineer

MSIT

College Park, Maryland, US
full-time, part-time, and contractor

Lead Data Engineer - Remote 75/hr - 1 year contract

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com

Marquette, Michigan, US
contractor
4d ago
Boeing

Database Engineer - Junior Level

Boeing

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, 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

  • GoIntellects Inc.1 role
  • Merican Inc1 role
  • FM Talent Source1 role
  • System One1 role
  • Creative Information Technology, Inc.1 role
  • Dexperts Inc1 role

Top Locations

  • District of Columbia, US3 roles
  • Maryland, US3 roles
  • Virginia, US1 role
  • Remote1 role
  • Texas, US1 role
  • Michigan, US1 role

10% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 29k to USD 190k.

Typical band: USD 85k 115k.

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

Employment Types

  • Contractor6 roles
  • Full-Time2 roles
  • Full-Time And Contractor1 role
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, And Contractor1 role

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Featured Data Engineer Contract Jobs

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  1. #110Years ETL Data Engineer- Onsite

    GoIntellects Inc.Washington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Sep 17, 2026

    Role: ETL Data Engineer Client: DC Government Location : Washington, DC (Onsite) Job Description: Responsibilities: 1. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, replicates, and supports complex enterprise data projects. 2. Interfaces with other agencies, consult with and inform user departments on system requirements, a

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  2. #2Snowflake Data Engineer - Washington DC - Hybrid

    Merican IncWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time And ContractorPosted Aug 31, 2026

    Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer Location: Washington DC (Hybrid 2-3 days in office) Job Description: Purpose Build and manage the modern cloud data platform across ingestion, transformation, and delivery layers. Role Summary This role combines Snowflake engineering, Fivetran-based ingestion, and dbt analytics engine

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  3. #3AWS Lakehouse Data Engineer

    FM Talent SourceSilver Spring, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 140k–190k / yearPosted Sep 17, 2026

    FM Talent Source FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong histor

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  4. #4Senior SQL Database Platform Engineer

    System OneWashington, District of Columbia, USContractorPosted Sep 16, 2026

    Senior SQL Database Platform Engineer Washington DC 20006 – 100% ONSITE Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required Must be able to pass enhanced background screen (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance W-2 or C2C Application Deadline: 8/19/2026 Position Requirements: Provide a senior engineer to del

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  5. #5Data 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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  6. #6100% Remote: Senior Data Engineer/06+ Months Contract

    Dexperts IncRemoteContractor

    Hello, I have below exclusive position with my client. Please let me know your interest so that we can move ahead for further steps. Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: 100% Remote Job Type: 06+ Months Contract Job Summary: About the Role We are building a data world where value moves the way information does tod

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  7. #7Remote Data Engineer

    Addison GroupWest Lake Hills, Texas, USContractorPosted Sep 16, 2026

    Remote Data Engineer Compensation: $59-61 / HR Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Requirements: •Microsoft Fabric: Data Factory, Pipelines, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Notebooks, Dataflows Gen2, and semantic models. •Azure: Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Key V

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  8. #8Big Data Engineer

    MSITCollege Park, Maryland, USFull-Time, Part-Time, And ContractorUSD 29k–39k / year

    Responsibilities Design the architecture of our big data platform. Perform and oversee tasks such as writing scripts calling APIs web scraping and writing SQL queries. Design and implement data stores that support the scalable processing and storage of our high-frequency data. Customize and oversee integration tools wa

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  9. #9Lead Data Engineer - Remote 75/hr - 1 year contract

    ContractStaffingRecruiters.comMarquette, Michigan, USContractorPosted Sep 17, 2026

    The Opportunity:We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer with experience in projects emphasizing complex data solutions.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working across business and technology. This person will be responsible for supporting data transformation and distribution to end consumers. Candidate will a

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  10. #10Database Engineer - Junior Level

    BoeingAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, USContractor

    Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Database Engineer - Junior Level Why This is an Ex

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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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