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Sr. Snowflake Data Engineer

micro13 days ago
Remote
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Job Title: Sr. Snowflake Data Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Join our customer's team as a Sr. Snowflake Data Engineer, where you'll design and optimize cutting-edge data solutions in a fully remote environment. You will leverage your deep Snowflake and ETL expertise to drive impactful data strategies, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient data pipelines. This is a unique opportunity to shape the data infrastructure of a forward-thinking organization that values clear and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain complex ETL pipelines utilizing Snowflake's advanced features.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data models and scalable solutions.
  • Optimize and tune Snowflake data warehouses for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Implement best practices for data governance, quality, and integrity across the data platform.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline and platform issues to ensure seamless operations.
  • Document data workflows, architecture, and processes with precision, emphasizing effective written and verbal communication.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the customer’s team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of professional experience in data engineering, with significant expertise in Snowflake and ETL development.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in designing and optimizing large-scale data warehouses using Snowflake.
  • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and performance tuning.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Hands-on experience with data integration tools and scripting languages relevant to ETL processes.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously in a remote, collaborative environment.
  • Track record of delivering high-quality solutions and documentation under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SnowPro Certification or equivalent validation of Snowflake expertise.
  • Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to technical knowledge sharing.
  • Background in fostering effective cross-team communication and alignment.

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