Snowflake Engineer

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Snowflake-based data solutions. Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Snowflake Data Warehouse and related technologies. Develop ETL processes to transform and load data from diverse sources into Snowflake. Design and optimize data models and schemas for performance and query efficiency. Implement best practices for data governance, quality, and security in Snowflake. Work closely with Data Scientists and Analysts to provide them with accurate and accessible data for analysis and reporting. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, performance, and data integrity. Stay updated with the latest Snowflake features and advancements in data engineering to ensure continuous improvement. Collaborate with team members on code reviews and contribute to maintaining code quality and standards. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven track record of 4-7 years in data engineering, with a focus on Snowflake Data Warehouse. Strong expertise in designing and implementing data solutions using Snowflake, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration. Proficiency in SQL queries and scripting for data transformation and integration. Experience with Snowflakes features and capabilities, such as virtual warehouses, data sharing, and Snowflake functions. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their integration with Snowflake. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex data engineering challenges. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with data governance, data quality, and data security practices. Prior experience mentoring and guiding junior data engineers is advantageous. Familiarity with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and familiarity with containerization (Docker) is a plus. Snowflake certification is a desirable asset.