Fractional Data Engineer

Fractional Data Engineering Services - Senior Talent Without Full-Time Cost

Senior data engineers who build production-ready pipelines, eliminate manual work, and deliver datasets you can confidently act on

The Hidden Cost of Messy Data

15+

Hours/week wasted on manual data prep

60%

Of analyst & scientist time spent cleaning vs. analyzing

2-3

Major decisions delayed per quarter

That's $50K-$150K/year in lost productivity - and missed revenue opportunities you can't even measure.

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Is This Right For You?

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Perfect for you if

  • You have 3+ data sources that need integration
  • Your team spends 10+ hours/week on manual data work
  • You're considering a $160K+ data engineer but not ready for full-time
  • You need clean, actionable data fast

Not a fit if

  • You need 24/7 on-call support
  • You only want dashboards or Excel reports
  • Budget under $5,500/month
  • Can't grant data access or provide context

What the First 30 Days Look Like

1

Week 1: Understand

We audit your data sources, map flows, and identify critical pain points. No fluff - we pinpoint exactly what's costing you time and money.

2

Weeks 2-3: Fix What Matters

We stabilize or rebuild your highest-impact pipelines. Automated workflows replace manual processes. Your team stops firefighting.

3

Week 4: Deliver Value

You get clean, reliable datasets with complete documentation and video walkthroughs. Everything is handoff-ready for your team.

After 30 Days You'll Have:

  • 1-3 core pipelines running automatically
  • Complete documentation + video walkthroughs
  • Roadmap for next 60-90 days

Why Teams Choose Us

Most fractional data engineers are solo. We're a two-person senior team - and that changes what you get

Aline

Senior Data Engineer

Built data platforms from the ground up at multiple companies. Specializes in pipeline architecture, cost optimization, and turning messy data into something the business can trust.

Lorena

Senior Data Engineer

Builds the systems that make data infrastructure resilient. Specializes in automation, code quality, and connecting data pipelines to the tools your team actually uses.

Together, that means:

Two senior engineers reviewing every line of code

Broader coverage - data infrastructure + the systems around it

We've built first data platforms from scratch - multiple times

Transparent Pricing for Data Engineering Services

Try us risk-free for 15 days - get your money back if you don't love it, no questions asked

All prices in USD

STARTER

$5,500

/month

40 hours/month · 3-month minimum

  • 8-12 hours/week flexible
  • Weekly async updates
  • 30-minute sync meetings every 2 weeks
  • Lightweight documentation
  • Video walkthroughs of key systems
  • Support (36-hour response - during business hours)
  • 30-day post support

Most clients move to Professional within 60-90 days

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Annual: $4,675/mo (save $9.9K/yr)

MOST POPULAR

PROFESSIONAL

$10,000

/month

80 hours/month · 3-month minimum

  • 16-24 hours/week flexible
  • Weekly async updates
  • 30-minute sync meetings every 2 weeks
  • Complete documentation
  • Video walkthroughs of all systems
  • Support (12-hour response - during business hours)
  • 90-day post support
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Annual: $8,500/mo (save $18K/yr)

STRATEGIC

$15,000

/month

80 hours/month • 3-month minimum

  • 16-24 hours/week flexible
  • 30-min weekly sync updates
  • Video walkthroughs
  • 120-day post support
  • Support (3-hour response - during business hours)
  • Monthly strategic planning session
  • Quarterly data health audit
  • Technology stack & vendor recommendations
  • 90-day roadmap aligned to business goals
  • Data governance framework setup
  • Quarterly cloud cost optimization review
  • Team training sessions on pipelines built
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Annual: $12,750/mo (save $27K/yr)

Team oversight available — ask us

Trusted by Growing Teams

They structured our dbt, reduced platform costs, and left documentation so thorough our team kept building on it. No dependencies, no technical debts. More than a one-time delivery, it became the foundation for reliable metrics and data-driven decisions we're still evolving today. Professional, collaborative, and genuinely focused on long-term value.

Victor G.

CEO at ezaligner

The Fractional Data Engineer team worked with one of the world's largest retailers, building pipeline architecture with BigQuery, Airflow, and Looker. Strong technical execution, excellent planning, and clear communication with stakeholders. Would hire again.

Georg B.

CTO at Buildaz

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How Much Is Your
Data Mess Costing You?

Take our 2-minute assessment to uncover hidden costs in your data infrastructure - manual work, tool sprawl, and bottlenecks that are draining your budget.

Get your free report, personalized roadmap, and a free consultation call to walk through your results.

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Our Guarantees

15-Day Confidence
Guarantee

Cancel anytime in the first 15 days and get your money back - no questions asked.

Complete Knowledge
Transfer

Every pipeline includes recorded video walkthroughs showing how it works, how to maintain it, and how to troubleshoot issues.

Transparent
Communication

Weekly progress updates so you always know what we're building and why. No surprises, no black boxes.

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Common Questions

How is fractional data engineering different from hiring a contractor?

We're senior engineers who own outcomes, not tickets. You get production-ready data infrastructure with complete knowledge transfer - not fragile code that breaks when the contractor leaves.

What happens after our contract ends?

You get complete documentation, video walkthroughs, and 60-120 days of email support (depending on your plan). Everything we build is designed to be maintained by your team or future hires.

How quickly can we see results from fractional data engineering?

Within 30 days, you'll have 1-3 core data pipelines running automatically. Most clients eliminate hours of manual work per week in the first month.

What if this doesn't work out?

We offer a 15-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 15 days for any reason, you get a full refund - no questions asked.