Data Engineer Jobs in Texas
Data Engineer jobs in Texas are in high demand, with the market concentrated in enterprise technology, energy, financial services, and healthcare across roles from junior data engineer through principal and staff-level positions. The busiest hiring metros are Austin, Dallas, and Houston, where companies like Dell Technologies, American Airlines, and ExxonMobil maintain large data and analytics teams. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are cloud data pipeline engineering, real-time streaming, and data platform architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Data Engineer (Full Time Position)
Get to Know Us:
CG Infinity, Inc. is a technology consulting firm that was founded in 1998. We offer solutions that are tailored to the needs of each individual client that we work with instead of offering standard, run-of-the-mill solutions to everyone. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire process and offer solutions for a myriad of challenges.
Our Culture:
Our people-first approach to technology offers best-in-class service and customer success rates. Here are some of the main services that we offer at CG Infinity: Salesforce Implementations, Customer Experience & CRM, Application Development & Integration, Production Support & QA, and Data Analytics & AI.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design and develop the solution architecture for cloud data-enabled solutions and analytical platforms.
- Research, analyze, and recommend technical approaches for solving our clients' complex data-related development and integration problems.
- Engage effectively with client stakeholders and delivery teams to align technical solutions to the desired client outcomes.
- Assist in designing multi-phased cloud data strategies, including crafting multi-phased implementation roadmaps.
- Design and develop scalable data ingestion frameworks to transform a variety of datasets.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in a cloud platform for larger the CG Infinity practice and contribute back to community.
- Deliver on the technical scope of projects & demonstrate thought leadership at clients as well as internally at CG Infinity.
- Gather technical requirements, assess client capabilities, and analyze findings to provide appropriate cloud solution recommendations and adoption strategy.
- Deeply involved in designing and deploying end to end solutions with a cloud platform’s analytic services.
- Lead the creation of technology roadmaps based on gathered and prioritized business needs.
- Conduct and lead white-boarding sessions, workshops, and project meetings in support of data-enabled solutions.
- Design & develop data models in support of BI/Analytics solutions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of data engineering and/or data warehousing experience
- Banking and/or financial services industry experience highly preferred
- 3+ years of deep experience building cloud data solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake) and migrating from on-prem to cloud.
- 2+ years’ experience leading, managing and delivering complex cloud-based architecture engagements end-to-end with resources in multiple locations.
- Hands-on experience with big data application development and/or with cloud data warehousing (e.g., Spark, Redshift, Snowflake, Azure SQL DW, Big Query)
- Hands on experience with BI solutions (e.g., PowerBI, Looker, Tableau, or other format for reporting)
- Experience implementing a variety of data warehousing concepts, methodologies, & best practices (e.g., Incremental, SCD, Star Schema, etc.)
- Proficient in a relevant programming language for cloud platform e.g., Python/Java/C#/Unix as well as SQL
- Working experience with version control platforms e.g., Git
- Strong communication skills and a working knowledge of agile development, including DevOps concepts.
What Can We Offer You?
CG Infinity, Inc. offers an exceptionally strong benefits package that compares favorably with those offered by Fortune 500 companies. CG Infinity, Inc. has teamed with a highly regarded ASO to ensure a great choice for our benefits package. CG Infinity, Inc. employees have the flexibility to select benefits based on such factors as their personal preference, family situation, and financial objectives, along with our voluntary packages, such as additional Life as well as FSAs. CG Infinity, Inc. also offers an excellent Safe Harbor 401k plan. Upon eligibility, CG Infinity, Inc. contributes an employer match of 100% of the first three percent and 50% of the fourth and fifth percent. All employees enrolled in the 401k retirement plan are 100% vested immediately.
Location: Houston, TX
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Data Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple172

- NTT DATA69

- LTIMindtree51

- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)50

- NVIDIA45

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software580
- Electronics & Hardware196
- Consulting & Professional Services174
- Banking & Financial Services90
- Investment & Asset Management73
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
- Proficiency in Python or Scala alongside SQL for data pipeline development
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience building and maintaining ETL or ELT pipelines at production scale
- Familiarity with distributed processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Kafka
- Strong grasp of data modeling principles and modern data warehouse tools like Snowflake or BigQuery
Data Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data engineer in Texas?
Data engineering in Texas has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, though strong candidates with associate degrees and robust portfolios do get hired. Building hands-on experience with cloud platforms, SQL, and pipeline tools, and earning vendor certifications from AWS, Google, or Microsoft, strengthens a Texas application significantly.
Which companies hire data engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring data engineers in Texas right now include Apple, NTT DATA, and LTIMindtree, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, financial services, and technology headquarters means demand is distributed across multiple industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most data engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Irving have the most data engineer openings in Texas. Austin's growth as a technology hub drives demand there, while Dallas is anchored by major financial services and telecom employers, and Houston's energy sector generates consistent need for engineers who can handle large-scale operational and sensor data pipelines.
Are there remote data engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 19% of data engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how thoroughly the work is conducted through cloud platforms and collaborative tooling rather than on physical infrastructure. Pipeline development, data modeling, and analytics engineering roles are the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a data engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a data analyst, BI developer, or database administrator role into engineering responsibilities, which large Texas employers like Dell Technologies, USAA, and Texas Instruments actively support through internal mobility. Many Texas-based companies and university systems also offer new-graduate rotational programs in data and analytics. Building a public portfolio of pipeline projects on cloud infrastructure, plus earning an entry-level AWS or Google Cloud certification, gives candidates a clear edge in the Texas market.
Where can I find and apply to data engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to data engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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