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Joshuva Krupa Swethak Kandi
Joshuva Krupa Swethak Kandi Senior
India
$30/hr
6+ yrs · Full-time

Data Engineer with 6+ years of experience building and operating scalable data and cloud platforms on AWS across insurance, pharmaceutical, and enterp...

AWS
Dian Anggriawan Hidayat
Dian Anggriawan Hidayat Senior
Indonesia
Negotiable
6+ yrs · Full-time

Data Engineer with 6+ years of experience in data warehousing, ETL pipelines, data orchestration, and database optimization. Skilled in SQL and Pytho...

MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB +3
WI
Wilfex
Kenya
$50k – $120k/yr $25/hr
5+ yrs · Full-time

Data Engineer with 4+ years of software engineering experience and a recent, concentrated focus on data engineering, building tested, idempotent ETL/...

Analysis AWS Lambda Database - DynamoDB +4
Kannan Thangaraju
Kannan Thangaraju Senior
India
$120k – $250k/yr $70/hr
6+ yrs · Part-time

As a data engineer passionate about building scalable and intelligent systems, I specialize in architecting end-to-end data platforms that power high-...

Data Engineering Devops Python +2
Vairag Borad
Vairag Borad Senior
India
$22k – $25k/yr $12/hr
5+ yrs · Full-time

I am a Microsoft Certified Fabric Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and building scalable data platforms across eCommerce, healthcar...

Data Engineering
Daniel Pizani
Daniel Pizani Lead
Brazil
$50/hr
20+ yrs · Full-time

Senior Data Engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development, integration and solutions Data-oriented. Specializing in understanding...

Artificial Intelligence Analytics Analytics - Data Explorer +27
Muneeb Ahmad
Muneeb Ahmad
Pakistan
$40k – $60k/yr $48/hr
1+ yrs · Full-time

I'm a Data Engineer specializing in building open-source, production-grade data lakehouses on Kubernetes. Over the past year and a half, I designed ...

Python SQL Grafana +12
Pavan Kumar Vakalapudi
Pavan Kumar Vakalapudi
Remote
Negotiable
4+ yrs · Full-time

Data Engineer with 4 years of experience designing and optimizing end-to-end data pipelines on Azure Cloud using Databricks, Data Factory, Delta Lake,...

Analytics - Data Factory MySQL Python +3
MS
Muhammad Usman Sarwar
Remote
Negotiable
Full-time

Principal Data Engineer with 11+ years of hands-on experience building and scaling mission-critical data platforms that process petabytes daily. Star...

Artificial Intelligence Analytics - Data Explorer
Nazim Ali Virani
Nazim Ali Virani Senior
Estonia
$90k – $200k/yr
18+ yrs · Full-time

I have EDI and integration engineer with 18+ years building the data plumbing that lets enterprise systems talk to each other. I specialize in EDI, Ne...

EDI Databases AWS +5
Naomi Truong
Naomi Truong
Vietnam
Negotiable
4+ yrs · Full-time

[𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬] [𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫] aka Data nerd here ! Working with 4 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 dedicated to extracting ...

Analytics - Data Explorer Analytics - Data Factory Analytics - Data Lake Analytics +4
Nicolas Espiritu Rondon
Nicolas Espiritu Rondon Senior
Peru
Negotiable
5+ yrs · Full-time

Business & Data professional with 5+ years of experience driving analytics, commercial operations and process improvement, combining SQL, Power BI and...

Power BI Microsoft Excel PostgreSQL +1
Pham Ngoc Quy
Pham Ngoc Quy
Singapore
Negotiable
7+ yrs · Full-time

I will fill later

Python Software Data Engineering
Ahmad Waleed Hamid
Ahmad Waleed Hamid
Remote
Negotiable
3-5 yrs · Full-time

Hi i am a Lead Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, building, and improving data platforms, data warehouses, and real-time data pipeli...

Data Engineering
Shailesh Jagtap
Shailesh Jagtap
India
Negotiable
5+ yrs · Full-time

Results-driven Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and optimizing scalable cloud data engineering solutions, ETL/ELT pipelines, and...

Data Engineering AWS MySQL +12
FI
Faisal Imran Lead
Canada
Negotiable
12+ yrs

Lead Data Engineer with 12+ years of experience building cloud-native data platforms, distributed data pipelines, and modern lakehouse architectures. ...

Snowflake Azure AWS +12
dushyant kumar
dushyant kumar
India
Negotiable
Full-time

Lead/Senior Data Engineer with 14+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years specializing in Data Engineering, Data Platforms, and Cloud Analytics. ...

Python SQL Data Engineering +5
Afzal Solangi
Afzal Solangi
Pakistan
$50k – $80k/yr
5+ yrs · Full-time

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬. ...

AWS AWS Lambda Database - Redshift +8
Ashwini Manthanwar
Ashwini Manthanwar Senior
Haiti
$15k – $30k/yr $20/hr
7+ yrs · Full-time

I have 5 years of experience working as a Data Engineer in various industries. Developed ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from mult...

Cloud Services DevOps - Deployment Environments Data Engineering +3
Nada Akkari
Nada Akkari
Tunisia
Negotiable
Full-time

Data & Software Engineer with 2+ years building and operating distributed data platforms end-to-end. Design high-throughput data pipelines and service...

Data Engineering Kubernetes Software
Prateek Jain
Prateek Jain Senior
Remote
$55k – $70k/yr
9+ yrs · Full-time

Senior Data Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing cloud-scale data platforms, metadata-driven ETL/ELT frameworks and real-time pipelines. Led...

Python Data Engineering AWS +5
bhat javed
bhat javed Senior
India
$55k – $60k/yr $50/hr
14+ yrs · Full-time

Database Architect & Cloud Data Engineer/ Cloud Migration Specialist | Oracle & SQL Server → AWS & Azure postgresql| GoldenGate, Data Guard, RAC, Alwa...

Software
Amit Sinha
Amit Sinha Senior
India
$50k – $100k/yr $40/hr
20+ yrs · Full-time

I'm a Lead Data Engineer ,Data Architect and Individual Contributor with 20+ years of experience designing enterprise data platforms and modern lakeho...

Analytics - Data Factory Analytics - Data Lake Analytics Database Management +4
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Senior
Taiwan
$63k – $94k/yr
8+ yrs · Full-time

Software/data platform engineer with test-driven development experience in end-to-end data pipeline infrastructure, reliable replication framework, s...

Data Engineering Software Analytics - Data Explorer +12

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Frequently asked questions about hiring Data Engineers

How much does it cost to hire remote Data Engineers?

Costs vary by experience level, location, and engagement type. Every profile below lists what the candidate expects, so you can line up Data Engineer candidates against your budget before you reach out.

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Can I hire remote Data Engineers quickly?

Yes. Many teams move from shortlist to interview within days by starting from a short, relevant candidate list and clear role requirements. Speed depends on your role scope and interview process.

Will Data Engineers be replaced by AI?

AI is changing how data engineer work by automating repetitive tasks, data analysis, and parts of day-to-day workflows. However, AI cannot replace the judgment, creativity, and relationship-building that skilled data engineers bring. The best results come from combining AI tools with the expertise of experienced data engineers, not replacing them entirely.

What skills should I look for in a Data Engineer?

Strong data engineer skills are a combination of domain expertise and soft skills. Look for candidates with a proven track record in their area, clear communication ability, and experience working in remote or distributed teams. Reviewing their portfolio, past projects, or case studies is a good way to assess fit. Many top data engineers also have hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and frameworks.

How do I know if a Data Engineer is a good fit for my business?

The right data engineer will understand your target audience, align with your business goals, and provide a clear strategy for their area of work. During the interview, ask about their experience with similar industries, which key performance indicators (KPIs) they track, and how they report results. A good fit means alignment in communication style, transparency, and whether they can scale with your business needs.

Is hiring a remote Data Engineer worth it?

For most businesses, yes. Hiring a remote data engineer gives you access to a global talent pool, often at more competitive rates than local hires. Remote data engineers can ramp up quickly, work across time zones, and bring diverse experience from working with multiple companies. The key is to define clear expectations, set measurable goals, and use a structured hiring process to find the right match.

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