Data Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Data Engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, with openings from entry-level associates through principal and staff engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring activity, where established employers like JPMorgan Chase, Progressive, and Nationwide Insurance maintain large data and analytics organizations. Cloud pipeline development, data warehousing on platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, and real-time streaming are the specialties Ohio employers ask for most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles89
Top employerAmazon
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring33
Work type43% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Data Center Engineer
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Senior Data Center Engineer
OpenText
Brook Park, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Data Engineer
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Data Engineer
Capgemini
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Analysis
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$42.18 - $65.91/hr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Senior Data Platform Engineer
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Senior Data Platform Engineer
Svitla Systems
Platform, Ohio
Automation QA
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
501-1,000

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Lead Data Engineer
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Lead Data Engineer
84.51°
Cincinnati, Ohio
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$125k - $207k/yr
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
201-500

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Senior Data Engineer (P1754) (P1752)
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Senior Data Engineer (P1754) (P1752)
84.51°
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$121k - $169k/yr
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
201-500

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Data Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
23 jobs
New Albany
9 jobs
Cleveland
6 jobs
Westerville
4 jobs
Dayton
3 jobs
Trenton
3 jobs
Bowling Green
3 jobs
Mason
2 jobs

Data Engineer Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon13
  • JPMorganChase6
  • Meta4
  • DHL2
  • Unisys2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Insurance

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data engineer jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in Python or Scala for building and maintaining data pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Ability to design and optimize SQL queries across large relational and analytical databases
  • Experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Kafka
  • Familiarity with data warehousing tools like Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks

Data Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data engineer in Ohio?

Data engineering in Ohio has no state-issued license or board exam, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, though some accept equivalent bootcamp or associate-degree backgrounds paired with a strong portfolio. Building projects that demonstrate ETL pipeline construction, cloud integration, and SQL proficiency carries significant weight with Ohio hiring managers, particularly at the large financial and healthcare institutions concentrated in Columbus and Cleveland.

Which companies hire data engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring data engineers in Ohio right now include Amazon, JPMorganChase, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance carriers, regional banks, and integrated health systems makes it one of the more consistent Midwest markets for data engineering roles year-round.

Which Ohio cities have the most data engineer jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and New Albany have the most data engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus dominates because of its dense cluster of financial services headquarters and technology campuses, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from healthcare networks, manufacturing conglomerates, and regional banking institutions that maintain substantial data teams in each metro.

Are there remote data engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields. Data engineering is a desk-based, code-heavy discipline that translates well to remote work, and Ohio-tied postings reflect that. About 57% of data engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the technology sector. Pipeline development, data modeling, and cloud infrastructure work are the functions most commonly offered fully remote.

How can I get hired as a data engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a data analyst or business intelligence role, which several large Ohio employers treat as a formal pipeline into engineering. JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, and the major health systems in Columbus and Cleveland run structured rotational and associate programs where analysts transition into data engineering with internal mentorship. Building a public portfolio of ETL and cloud projects on GitHub, earning an AWS or Google Cloud associate certification, and targeting titles like junior data engineer or analytics engineer markedly improves candidacy for these programs.

Where can I find and apply to data engineer jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to data engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each employer from the listing.

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