Big Data Engineer Jobs

Discover Big Data Engineer opportunities with vetted employers on Ladders. These professionals build and maintain the systems that collect, process, and organize massive datasets, helping organizations turn complex information into useful insights. Explore roles paying $100,000 or more across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries.

What Big Data Engineers Do

Big Data Engineers design scalable data architectures and develop pipelines that move information reliably from source systems to analytics platforms. They work with structured and unstructured data, optimize distributed processing, and help ensure data is accessible, accurate, secure, and ready for analysis.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, as well as distributed data technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data lakes and warehouses, orchestration tools, data modeling, and monitoring can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and organization.

Career Opportunities

Big Data Engineers may specialize in cloud data platforms, streaming systems, data infrastructure, or analytics engineering. Related opportunities include Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, and Big Data Architect. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and seniority levels.

Find Big Data Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Big Data Engineer jobs to find roles aligned with your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

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$130K - $260K *

Join us to transform complex data into scalable pipelines that drive analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust data architectures and ensure data integrity...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading end-to-end initiatives, building robust pipelines, and integrating healthcare systems. Drive innovation with Snowflake, ensuring data accessibility whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $157K *

Reimagine data engineering by leading the development of scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability while integrating innovative AI techniques. Mentor junior engineers and collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $190K *

Engineer robust data solutions by designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines in a Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance data lifecycle processes and support AI/ML workflows...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $151K *

Transform and optimize raw data into actionable insights, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes and support innovative solutions that propel busin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines in Azure, ensuring reliable data delivery and collaboration across teams. Leverage your expertise in data modeling and governance to drive a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data solutions on Azure. You'll build data pipelines, optimize datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transformation of data to enhance agency reporting, ensuring clean, reliable datasets for customer needs. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust reporting architectures that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of child welfare by owning the data layer that powers agency reporting. Drive impactful data transformations and ensure high-quality analytics to improve outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the data landscape by designing and maintaining scalable, high-performance data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions using AWS and big data technolo...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing robust data infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement ETL processes, enhance data integration, and drive innovation in data...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$217K - $326K *

Optimize data-driven decision-making by leading analytics initiatives, developing predictive models, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex findings into actionable strategies within...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by designing and managing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes and leverage emerging technologies for operational efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data systems to support AI applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and efficiency while managing cloud resources effectively. Drive continuous improvement in infrastructur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by developing robust data infrastructure. Lead efforts in enhancing efficiency and scalability for cutting-edge applications, working alongside data scientists to empower innova...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovative AI applications by designing and maintaining robust data systems critical for scalability and efficiency, collaborating with engineers and scientists to enhance infrastructure and c...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing analytical data models and pipelines, collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven solutions that support research and care programs within a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Innovate scalable data solutions and lead a dynamic team to enhance business intelligence. Collaborate across functions to design, implement, and maintain robust data systems ensuring high performance...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Deliver impactful data solutions by developing pipelines, reports, and models within a data analytics framework. Collaborate with teams to support analytics capabilities and enhance operational effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust data integration pipelines and AI-driven solutions for seamless customer financial data management while ensuring fast, reliable transitions. Shape the future of ERP implementations at...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing scalable data architectures. Lead a team of engineers, ensuring high performance and collaboration across functions to deliver best-in-c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$106K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you'll design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and business decisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Transform your career with the opportunity to design and optimize scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, utilizing your expertise in Snowfl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Big Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Big Data Engineer builds and operates systems for collecting, processing, storing, and delivering large datasets. The role commonly includes creating data pipelines, working with distributed computing platforms, and improving data reliability and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Big Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include SQL, Python, Java, or Scala; distributed processing tools such as Spark; data pipeline and streaming technologies; cloud platforms; and experience with data warehouses or lakes. Requirements depend on the employer and position.

  • How is a Big Data Engineer different from a Data Scientist?question toggle

    Big Data Engineers typically build the infrastructure and pipelines that make data usable, while Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop statistical or machine-learning models. The responsibilities can overlap depending on the organization.

  • Do Big Data Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying opportunities.

  • What roles can Big Data Engineers pursue next?question toggle

    With experience, Big Data Engineers may advance to Senior or Lead Data Engineer, Data Platform Architect, Cloud Data Architect, or engineering management roles. Career paths depend on technical strengths and professional interests.