Snowflake Developer

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and data architecture using the Snowflake cloud data platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud platforms, with a focus on creating scalable and high-performance solutions for data integration and analytics. --- Key Responsibilities: * Design and implement data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes (ETL/ELT) using Snowflake. * Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using tools such as dbt, Apache Airflow, or similar orchestration tools. * Optimize data storage and query performance in Snowflake using best practices in clustering, partitioning, and caching. * Develop and maintain data models (dimensional/star schema) to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives. * Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and business stakeholders to gather data requirements and translate them into technical solutions. * Manage Snowflake environments including security (roles, users, privileges), performance tuning, and resource monitoring. * Integrate data from multiple sources including cloud storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob), APIs, third-party platforms, and streaming data. * Ensure data quality, reliability, and governance through testing and validation strategies. * Document data flows, definitions, processes, and architecture. --- Required Skills and Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role working with large-scale data systems. * 2+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake including SnowSQL, Snowpipe, Streams, Tasks, and Time Travel. * Strong experience in SQL and performance tuning for complex queries and large datasets. * Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools such as dbt, Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, or custom scripts. * Solid understanding of data modeling concepts (star schema, snowflake schema, normalization, etc.). * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly using services like S3, Redshift, Lambda, Azure Data Factory, etc. * Familiarity with Python or Java or Scala for data manipulation and pipeline development. * Experience with CI/CD processes and tools like Git, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. * Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data security best practices. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. --- Preferred Qualifications: * Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification or Advanced Architect Certification. * Experience integrating BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker with Snowflake. * Familiarity with real-time streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.). * Knowledge of Data Vault 2.0 or other advanced data modeling methodologies. * Experience with data cataloging and metadata management tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra). * Exposure to machine learning pipelines and data science workflows is a plus.