Explore Data Services Engineer Jobs

Data Services Engineers build and maintain the systems that help organizations collect, process, integrate, and deliver reliable data. Their work supports analytics, applications, and business operations by making data services dependable, scalable, and accessible. Explore vetted Data Services Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Data Services Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but often include developing data pipelines and APIs, integrating data across platforms, optimizing storage and processing, and monitoring service performance. Data Services Engineers may also help establish data quality, security, governance, and reliability practices while collaborating with software, analytics, and infrastructure teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with databases, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and data integration tools. Programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or SQL may be useful, along with knowledge of API design, ETL or ELT workflows, orchestration, testing, and observability. Communication and problem-solving skills help engineers translate data needs into reliable services.

Career Opportunities

Data Services Engineers work across industries where dependable data is essential, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Depending on experience and interests, professionals may advance into senior engineering, data platform, cloud architecture, or technical leadership roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, requirements, and compensation.

Find Data Services Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Data Services Engineer jobs to discover roles that match your experience and career goals, and review each listing for details about the team, technology stack, and expectations.

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$170K - $180K *

Join a team that's modernizing mission-critical applications by enhancing high-volume, public-facing systems. Leverage your Go expertise to troubleshoot, maintain, and securely deploy applications in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a leading retail brand by driving cloud transformation through hands-on DevOps engineering and infrastructure automation, delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $106K *

Lead complex data migration initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes and data accuracy. Collaborate with teams to design and implement migration pipelines, while driving successful execution and co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software solutions for mission-critical defense applications, collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance combat systems and ensure reliability in soft...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $252K *

Accelerate progress at a cutting-edge data platform by leading engineering teams, setting architectural standards, and driving the transformation from legacy analytics to modern AI-driven solutions, e...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build and operate cloud infrastructure for autonomous driving. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable, efficient environments, applying best practices in DataOps and MLOps...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data initiatives, driving MDM and semantic layer strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions across complex organizations...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $260K *

Champion a high-performing Data Platform team, blending technical leadership with hands-on contributions to drive successful architecture and delivery while promoting a culture of AI-native engineerin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced AI data engineering solutions that enhance federal missions. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and deploy cloud-native AI capabilities, ensuring data qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the nexus of data and security by ensuring the reliability of security data sources. Collaborate across functions to enhance detection capabilities and support robust investigat...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Seeking a hands-on Staff Security Engineer to enhance data reliability in Cyber Defense, provide measurable trust in telemetry sources, and uncover threats through advanced detection engineering metho...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of security data by developing reliable systems that enhance threat detection, ensuring high-quality telemetry is accessible for effective incident response and analysis, and fost...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $127K *

Unlock innovative AI deployment strategies across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration. Lead technical discussions, analyze emerging technologies, and provide expert guid...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $202K *

Join us to design and operate Azure Databricks Lakehouse capabilities, supporting cloud analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable data pipelines and ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$169K - $199K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by designing and implementing robust business intelligence solutions that enhance organizational insights and drive strategic initiatives across diverse...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $260K *

Develop and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient operations. Lead the enhancement of observability, compliance, and cost management as we scale our...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape data solutions by developing ETL applications using Ab Initio and Teradata, collaborating with a skilled team to deliver critical services for our Federal clients while ensuring high-per...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining ETL applications, leveraging Ab Initio and Teradata technologies. Collaborate with team members to ensure data integrity and optimize data assets for fede...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise identity infrastructure by managing Active Directory and collaborating on strategic initiatives. Bring your expertise to support secure authentication solutions...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights through advanced engineering solutions. Collaborate on mission-driven projects, deploying pipelines and platforms that enhance data ecosy...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance data solutions as a Big Data Developer. Collaborate with designers to implement efficient data processing and integration pipelines using Snowflake and AWS. Engage in data cleaning, testing, a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving backend systems for a cutting-edge healthcare platform, ensuring reliability and scalability while integrating with web and mobile applications to enhance pat...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $195K *

Champion the evolution of CI/CD practices by enhancing GitLab platforms, automating security, and optimizing deployment workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust software delivery and operati...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing enterprise data architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring data professionals and overseeing modern Lakehouse solution...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Services Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Services Engineer develops and supports systems that move, integrate, process, and deliver data. Common work includes building pipelines and APIs, improving data reliability and performance, and collaborating with teams that use data.

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

    Requirements depend on the employer, but may include programming, SQL and database experience, cloud or distributed systems knowledge, data pipeline development, API design, and skills in testing, security, and monitoring.

  • Where do Data Services Engineers work?question toggle

    Data Services Engineers are employed across industries that depend on reliable data, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and consulting.

  • How can I find Data Services Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Services Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary information, qualifications, and role responsibilities.