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Nelson Ukaegbu
Nelson Ukaegbu Senior
Remote
$50k – $95k/yr
7+ yrs · Full-time

I design and build data infrastructure — lakehouse architectures, distributed pipelines, streaming systems — that holds up when the business depends o...

Analytics - Amazon Athena PostgreSQL Apache Airflow +5
BIREN MUNDU
BIREN MUNDU
India
$12k – $13k/yr $7/hr
9+ yrs · Full-time

*Possess over 8 years of professional experience in data analytics, financial operations, and structured data management, with growing expertise ...

SQL Server Azure Power BI +1
Radhika Gupta
Radhika Gupta Senior
India
$29k – $31k/yr
9+ yrs · Full-time

Lead Data Analyst with 9+ years of experience in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Analytics, ETL Development, and Data Engineering. Skilled in Databricks...

Analytics - Data Lake Analytics Analytics - Data Lake Storage Database - Redshift +4
divya kumari
divya kumari Senior
India
$70k+/yr $35/hr
7+ yrs · Full-time

Senior Data Engineer with 7+ years of experience architecting scalable data platforms, building fault-tolerant ETL/ELT pipelines, and enabling advance...

Data Engineering AWS Azure +2
Getachew Azmir
Getachew Azmir
Ethiopia
$10/hr
3-5 yrs

Passionate IT educator and software developer with a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Addis Ababa University, and an MSc in Computer Scienc...

Web Design & Page Layout Artificial Intelligence Electrical Design +6
Anurag Albert Tigga
Anurag Albert Tigga
India
$30k+/yr
3+ yrs · Full-time

Experienced tech professional in Data, with expertise on Python, SQL, AWS, Snowflake and Data Science. Solid foundation in developing automated data p...

Data Engineering Python AWS +1
JK
Jagadeesh K
India
Negotiable
5+ yrs

Snowflake Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines, Snowflake, DBT, SQL, AWS, and Matillion. Experienced in S...

Machine Learning SQL Python +2
Arti Gurbaxani
Arti Gurbaxani
India
Negotiable
Full-time

• Senior Data Engineer with 10.5+ years of experience, now building production-ready Generative AI and conversational AI systems integrated with real-...

Analytics - Data Explorer Storage and Databases Python +2
Yajith Vishwa
Yajith Vishwa
India
Negotiable
4+ yrs · Full-time

Built and automated 30+ ELT pipelines implementing SCD Type 1, 2, and 3 methodologies to transfer data from OLTP systems (SQL Server, MySQL, and Postg...

Python Mssql Apache Kafka +2
Jason Pierce
Jason Pierce
United States
$120k – $150k/yr $62/hr
3-5 yrs · Full-time

I'm a data engineer with 8+ years of experience in analytics and data engineering, currently building and maintaining 50+ production-grade Python ETL ...

Python AI Automation Test Automation +9
Kelvin Danyal
Kelvin Danyal
United States
Negotiable

Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years designing and managing lakehouse platforms and real-time streaming pipelines. Expert in Spark, Flink, Kafka, Delt...

AWS Kubernetes Docker +17
Paul
Paul
Peru
$18k – $30k/yr $10/hr
3+ yrs · Full-time

Systems Engineering graduate with experience in data engineering, data analysis, relational databases (T-SQL, PL / SQL, SQL Server), Python, Power BI,...

Python MySQL SQL +4
Mandar Chavan
Mandar Chavan
India
$12k – $20k/yr $9/hr
4+ yrs · Full-time

Data Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing and optimizing cloud-based data warehouse and ETL/ELT solutions using Snowflake, DBT, SQL, Pyth...

Snowflake Azure AWS +3
KK
kajal kumari
India
$35k – $55k/yr
4+ yrs · Full-time

Data Engineer with 3.5+ years of experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and optimizing cloud data infrastructure. Work in Python, PySpark, adv...

Analysis Business Analysis Python +3
Ray Hendreel De Souza
Ray Hendreel De Souza Senior
Brazil
$48k – $96k/yr $25/hr
9+ yrs · Full-time

I’m a Senior Data Engineer with over 9 years of experience building scalable data pipelines, cloud-based analytics platforms, and reliable ETL/ELT wor...

Python Financial Analysis SQL +20
Fabio Antunes
Fabio Antunes Senior
Remote
Negotiable
7+ yrs · Full-time

Turning raw data into business value. One pipeline at a time. I'm a Senior Data Engineer and GenAI Consultant with a Computer Science background, ...

Python
Raunak Anand
Raunak Anand
Remote
$80k – $98k/yr

Senior Data Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience building large-scale data systems on Azure Databricks. Expertise in real-time pipelines (Ka...

Big Data Azure Analytics - Data Lake Storage +1
GC
Giovanny Franco de Carvalho
Brazil
Negotiable
4+ yrs · Full-time

- Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Python, SQL, and Databricks; - Orchestrate workflows with Airflow and Prefect; - Manage cloud data environm...

Big Data Databases Data analysis +6
Mahendra kaku
Mahendra kaku Senior
India
$200k – $300k/yr $100/hr
6+ yrs · Full-time

• Data Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise data engineering applications across ...

Python SQL Azure +3
ABDUL SUBHAN
ABDUL SUBHAN
India
$21k – $30k/yr
5+ yrs · Full-time

Azure Data Engineer with 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions on cloud platforms. Expertise in buil...

Azure AWS Analytics - Data Factory +1
Elmer Eidam Junior
Elmer Eidam Junior
Brazil
$30k+/yr
6+ yrs · Full-time

I am a Data Analyst with solid experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Science. I specialize in developing end-to-end data pi...

SQL Data Engineering Data analysis +2
Mohammad Gavin
Mohammad Gavin
Remote
Negotiable

Data Engineer

Data Engineering
Danilo Alves
Danilo Alves Senior
Brazil
$50k – $190k/yr $60/hr
10+ yrs · Full-time

I am a Data Engineer with more than 2 years of experience, preceded by over 6 years in Database Management and Data Analysis. My journey has involved ...

Data Engineering Data Analytics Big Data +1
ES
Eric Shaw Lead
United States
Negotiable
10+ yrs · Full-time

Data engineer with 10 years designing and operating petabyte scale data platforms for high growth SaaS companies. Deep experience across streaming in...

Python SQL Scala +8

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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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