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  • Connect with best data engineers worldwide
  • Hire quickly and legally with an EU-based partner
  • Perfect for web development, AI/ML, data science, and more
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Benefits of Hiring Data Engineers With StarNAVI

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Experience a 50% reduction in hiring timelines, streamlining your path to finding the right data engineering candidates.

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Save up to 30% on hiring costs without compromising on quality.

High cost-effectiveness with StarNAVI

Enjoy a boost in team productivity with a 20% increase, leading to direct improvements in your bottom line.

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Over 95% of our placements result in long-term partnerships, which proves that our vetting process is highly effective.

Hire the Best Data Engineers In Four Easy Steps

Whether you're looking for a freelance data engineer for a one-time project or need a reliable source of top data engineers for your long-term projects, StarNAVI has you covered. Here's how we work.

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01. Share your project specifications

Describe your project and skill requirements for the data engineer's job. We'll match you with a top-tier data engineer who fits your needs perfectly, eliminating unnecessary complications or delays.

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02. Select pre qualified data engineers

Get instant access to elite, pre-vetted data engineers. Forget CV screening, interviews, and lengthy assessments—we provide you with ready-to-work data engineering candidates.

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03. Evaluate data engineers online or in-person

Connect and engage with data engineering candidates directly to get a complete impression. Assess both hard and soft technical skills to choose the best fit for your project.

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04. Simplify hiring and onboarding

Leave the hiring formalities, paperwork, contracts, and NDAs to us. Start your data operations hiring process stress-free.

Data Engineers for Hiring

Peter K.

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Budapest, Hungary

Peter is a skilled data engineer, with expertise in managing data, improving data quality, and organizing data storage. He is a dedicated data engineer who excels in building data systems with complex data analysis with data processing tools.

Data Engineering
Data Analysis
Machine learning

Experience:

2

+

Price per Hour:

up to $

55

Seniority:

Middle

Serhii B

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Ukraine

Serhii is a top data engineer with web development skills, showcasing expertise in data warehousing and development. He integrates warehouses with databases, streamlining pipelines and enabling efficient data modeling and visualization.

Data Engineer
Python
ReactJS
TypeScript

Experience:

10

+

Price per Hour:

up to $

70

Seniority:

Senior

Yaro M

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Spain

Yaro is qualified data engineers, with profound technical skills and ability to conduct any data engineering project with complex data infrastructure. His previous experience gives him ability to optimize and maintain complex data infrastructures.

Data Engineer
Data Analysis
AWS
Snowflake
ETL

Experience:

6

+

Price per Hour:

up to $

60

Seniority:

Senior

Mike Y.

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Poland

Mike is data engineer with experience in data software development. True geek. Passionate about modern data architecture patterns, cloud solutions, ML models deployment, IOT implementation.

Data Engineering
ETL/ELT
AWS
PySpark
Microsoft Azure

Experience:

6

+

Price per Hour:

up to $

58

Seniority:

Middle

Why Hire Data Engineers Through StarNAVI

Access to a global talent pool

At StarNAVI, we connect you with data engineers worldwide who are handpicked for their exceptional data engineering skills and experience. 

This global reach ensures access to diverse talent and cutting-edge expertise, enabling you to find the perfect match for your project requirements.

Rigorous vetting process

We pride ourselves on a strict vetting process that combines deep IT staffing expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. 

We evaluate data engineering candidates on multiple dimensions throughout the hiring process, including technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and communication skills. 

Only the finest data engineers make it through our selection process, ensuring you receive quality and reliability.

Speed and efficiency

Launch projects 50% faster with our streamlined recruitment process, which saves you time and resources. 

With StarNAVI, the journey from defining your data engineering project to onboarding a good data engineer is swift and smooth, allowing you to accelerate your development cycle and go to market faster.

Flexible engagement models

Whether you need a data engineer for a short-term project or are looking to expand your team long-term with a chief data scientist, StarNAVI offers flexible engagement models. 

You can choose hourly, bi-weekly or monthly payments to suit your project timeline and budget.

Continuous support and collaboration

Our relationship with you doesn’t end once you hire a data engineer. 

StarNAVI provides ongoing support to ensure seamless collaboration between your team and our data engineers. 

With our support, you can experience a 20% boost in productivity, leading to higher earnings and a smoother data engineering process.

Cost-effective solutions

With StarNAVI, you can save up to 30% on hiring costs compared to in-house recruitment. 

Our competitive pricing models provide you with the expertise you need while optimizing your budget and maximizing return on investment.

StarNAVI's strengths

Hire cost-efficiently and with 100% compliance through the legal entity in the EU.

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Customized recruitment solutions

At StarNAVI, we provide custom recruitment solutions tailored to your project's requirements. 

We offer personalized services beyond the ordinary, ensuring you get only data engineers with the expertise essential for your project's success. 

Choose StarNAVIi for a seamless, practical recruitment experience that drives results.

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High-performing remote teams

StarNAVI leverages the power of remote work, giving you the flexibility to build a cohesive team without the limitations and costs of traditional office setups. 

This approach streamlines communication and project management while providing access to a global talent pool seamlessly integrated into your workflow.

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Scalable development teams

Your project's needs are dynamic, and your team structure should be too. StarNAVI offers the agility to scale your data engineers workforce as your project evolves. 

With our flexible engagement models, you can easily adjust team size and contract durations, ensuring you have the right resources exactly when you need them.

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Quality assurance

At StarNAVI, quality isn't just a promise; it's a guarantee. We'll promptly provide a suitable replacement if our recommended data engineering talent doesn't meet your expectations. 

Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're dedicated to ensuring the data engineers you hire through us perfectly align with your business goals.

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Legal compliance

Navigating the complexities of legal compliance can be time-consuming, but with StarNAVI's European legal entity, you can confidently hire data engineers. 

We ensure full legal compliance, providing a solid foundation for your data engineering team's expansion. 

This peace of mind allows you to focus on what you do best—driving your project forward.

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Unambiguous leadership

At StarNAVI, authentic leadership involves setting trends rather than simply following them. 

We are committed to establishing and shaping industry benchmarks, driving proactive and innovative team development. 

With StarNAVI, you’re not just keeping pace with technological advancements; you’re at the forefront, guided by a company that’s defining the future of work.

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Hiring guide

Explore the key elements of the StarNAVI hiring process and get valuable insights to make faster decisions when bringing new talent into your organization.

Data engineer salaries

When hiring business analysts in the US, salary range expectations can differ significantly depending on their experience level and the job location. Typically, for a technology business analyst, the average salary is $123,307 annually.

However, with StarNAVI, you can hire data engineers from other countries, significantly reducing your overall costs. This flexibility allows you to tap into a larger talent pool and benefit from cost-effective solutions without compromising on the quality of work.

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Data engineer skills to look for

When hiring a data engineer, StarNAVI can help you find a candidate with a diverse skill set who can align with your requirements and quickly start working with your team.

Here's a breakdown of core competencies to look for.

Focus Area
Key Technologies
Core Competencies
Data Pipeline Development
Apache Airflow, Apache NiFi, Luigi, Kafka, AWS Data Pipeline, Google Dataflow
Designing and building data pipelines, managing workflow orchestration, ensuring data flow consistency and reliability
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Processes
Apache Spark, Talend, Informatica, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Pentaho
Extracting, transforming, and loading data from various sources, automating data workflows, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Data Warehousing
Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Teradata, Apache Hive
Designing and maintaining data warehouses, optimizing data storage, ensuring fast query performance, managing large datasets
Big Data Processing
Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Google BigQuery, AWS EMR
Processing and analyzing large datasets, real-time data streaming, distributed computing, optimizing big data workflows
Database Management
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server
Managing relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring database performance, optimizing queries, implementing data indexing
Data Integration
Apache Camel, MuleSoft, Talend, Informatica, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory
Integrating data from various sources, managing data flows, ensuring seamless data exchange, handling data transformation
Real-Time Data Processing
Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Storm, AWS Kinesis, Google Pub/Sub
Processing real-time data streams, ensuring low-latency data flow, handling event-driven architectures, real-time analytics
Data Quality and Governance
Great Expectations, Apache Griffin, Talend, Informatica, Collibra, Alation
Ensuring data quality, implementing data governance frameworks, managing data lineage, ensuring compliance with data standards

Data engineers should bring a balanced mix of technical skills and practical experience. This combination of expertise will position them to contribute effectively to your data engineering projects and align with your team's technical needs.

Budget planning to hire data engineer

Hiring a data engineer involves financial considerations beyond the base salary. StarNAVI’s strategic approach to budgeting will ensure you account for all potential costs, enabling a smooth recruitment process and long-term retention of top talent.

  • Recruitment costs: We factor in advertising, recruiter fees, and technology costs.
  • Employee benefits: We include insurance, retirement savings, and any performance bonuses.
  • Training and development: We consider the budget for conferences, workshops, certification courses and professional growth.

We incorporate these elements into your budget plan to provide a realistic forecast of the true costs associated with hiring a data engineer. 

By accounting for the full spectrum of expenses, from initial recruitment to ongoing development, you position your organization to attract and retain skilled professionals who can drive your projects forward.

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Data engineer interview guide and techniques

A comprehensive interview guide and technique will help you assess candidates holistically.

  • Technical assessment: Conduct practical coding tests and review code samples.
  • Behavioral questions: Probe teamwork experiences and cultural fit.
  • Problem-solving exercises: Challenge with job-relevant scenarios.
  • Communication skills: Test clarity in technical explanations.
  • Adaptability: Assess response to change and eagerness to learn.
  • Team interaction: Evaluate collaborative skills through role-play.

An interview that balances technical assessments with behavioral and situational questions will give you a well-rounded view of each candidate's capabilities and potential fit. 

At StarNAVI, our cutting-edge AI technology allows us to pre-screen data engineering candidates, ensuring that we only present the best to our clients. 

It significantly improves the efficiency of the recruitment process, enabling you to quickly access top talent without sifting through numerous applications and wasting time on lengthy interviews.

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FAQs

FAQs About data engineers

Is StarNAVI an alternative to Upwork?

StarNAVI is one of the best alternatives to Upwork. We offer a streamlined approach to hiring, from technical interviews to vetting and background checks. StarNAVI manages every aspect of the process instead of you. 

Collaborating with StarNAVI can lead to significant reductions in both the time and operational costs associated with hiring. 

StarNAVI understands the importance of focusing on your core business during periods of growth. Imagine being able to reallocate your time to essential project tasks instead of spending hours sifting through countless Upwork profiles and vetting data engineers. 

By partnering with StarNAVI, you'll gain access to a pool of vetted and highly rated data science developers, increasing the value of your business. It will allow you to concentrate on your team and product, boost productivity and achieve better results.

How much does it cost to hire a data engineer?

The cost to hire a data engineer can differ depending on location, experience level, programming languages, and the project's complexity. 

The median hourly rate for data engineers is around $63, with rates typically ranging between $56 and $69 per hour. 

However, the rates can be significantly higher for more experienced data engineers or those with specialized skills.

How much does a data engineer charge?

Salary of a data engineer depends on various factors. A data engineer hourly rate can range from $25 to over $50 per hour. Mid-level data scientists charge around $100 per hour, while senior data scientists charge upwards of $150 per hour.

How to hire data engineers?

To hire a data engineer besides working with StarNAVI, you can:

  • Post job listings on tech job boards or platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Stack Overflow.
  • Use freelance marketplaces like Upwork, Toptal, or Fiverr to find contractors.
  • Reach out to specialized recruiting agencies that focus on tech roles.
  • Network at data scientists conferences, meetups, or online communities.
  • Leverage employee referrals within your company.

However, the process is more time consuming and complicated than working with StarNAVI.

Ready to build your dream team? Start hiring with us today and connect with top talent!

Who hires data engineers?

Expert data engineers are hired by hiring managers at a wide range of employers, including:

  • Tech companies and startups
  • Financial institutions and fintech firms
  • Healthcare organizations
  • E-commerce companies
  • Government agencies
  • Research institutions and universities
  • Any business seeking to automate processes, analyze data, or develop web applications
  • Big data technologies companies in charge of data modeling, managing big data systems, and data manipulation

Do data engineers get paid?

Yes, data engineers get paid, and they are often in high demand, given the popularity of data engineering and data analytics in various fields such as web development, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and automation. 

Their compensation varies based on their role, experience, location, and the industry they are working in. 

Data engineers can be full-time employees, part-time workers, or freelancers, and their earnings reflect the nature of their employment and the terms of their contracts or engagements in the data transformation, data processing, or data integration project.

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