Remote Big Data Developer Jobs

Remote big data developer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from financial services and healthcare to e-commerce and media, at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams building large-scale data infrastructure. Employers hiring remotely right now include Zillow, Atalian, and Trinzic. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerZillow
Top credentialMaster's degree
Companies hiring11

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National Account Manager (Major Big Box Retailer)
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National Account Manager (Major Big Box Retailer)
Vaxcel International Co., LTD.
Carol Stream, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$115k - $174k/yr
Remote (US)

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Big Data Systems Engineer
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Big Data Systems Engineer
Trinzic
Niceville, Florida
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$145k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Sr. Big Data Engineer
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Sr. Big Data Engineer
Ariel Partners
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
Remote (US)
Master's degree

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Senior Software Development Engineer - Big Data
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Senior Software Development Engineer - Big Data
Zillow
Remote
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$156k - $263k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Big Data Engineer III
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Big Data Engineer III
AAA Northeast
Wayne, New Jersey
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$132k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Remote Big Data Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Zillow1 open role
Atalian1 open role
Trinzic1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote big data developer jobs.

  • Proficiency in Apache Spark or Hadoop for large-scale distributed data processing
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines using Python, Scala, or Java
  • Hands-on knowledge of cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with streaming frameworks like Apache Kafka or Apache Flink
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including Hive, Cassandra, or HBase

Tips for Your Remote Big Data Developer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote big data developer openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed teams often close fast, so checking frequently and applying early puts you ahead.

Show async collaboration in your resume

Remote big data developer teams coordinate through written documentation, pull requests, and tools like Confluence and Jira. Mention specific examples of async handoffs, remote code reviews, or cross-timezone pipeline work so hiring managers see you can operate without real-time supervision.

Build a public portfolio of pipeline projects

Remote employers can't observe your day-to-day work, so a GitHub repository with documented Spark jobs, Kafka consumers, or Airflow DAGs does the talking for you. Clear README files and architecture diagrams signal both technical depth and the written communication skills remote teams need.

Prepare for async technical screens

Many remote-first companies replace live coding interviews with take-home assessments involving real data engineering tasks. Practice building and explaining Spark or Hadoop jobs in a self-contained environment, and document your design decisions in writing as you would in an actual remote team.

Remote Big Data Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote big data developer job?

Target remote-first technology companies, cloud-native startups, and distributed data engineering teams, since those employers are built around async collaboration and are most likely to hire big data developers remotely. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on proficiency with tools like Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and cloud platforms. A portfolio of real data pipeline projects and evidence of working independently across time zones gives you a concrete edge.

Which companies hire remote big data developers?

Remote big data developer roles are posted by Zillow, Atalian, and Trinzic and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed fintech teams, and cloud-platform companies account for the largest share of these openings.

Can you get a remote big data developer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level big data developer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to debug pipelines and troubleshoot independently without in-person support. Cloud-native startups and smaller distributed teams are the most likely to take a chance on early-career candidates. Showing a GitHub portfolio of Spark or Hadoop projects, completed cloud certifications, and contributions to open-source data tooling can substitute for professional experience and open the door.

Do you need a degree for remote big data developer jobs?

Not always. Remote employers in this field care more about demonstrable skills with distributed processing frameworks, cloud data platforms, and pipeline engineering than a specific credential. A strong portfolio, relevant certifications in AWS, GCP, or Azure data services, and evidence of shipping real data systems can carry significant weight, particularly at smaller remote-first companies and startups that prioritize output over pedigree.

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