Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Snowflake Data Engineer with a strong background in development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Snowflake, experience in designing scalable data solutions, and a passion for optimizing cloud-based data platforms.
If you hold an Advanced Snowflake Architect Certification, it will be a significant advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement robust data pipelines and solutions on the Snowflake Data Cloud platform.
- Architect scalable and secure data solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging Snowflake’s advanced features.
- Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and processing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders, to deliver business-critical data solutions.
- Ensure best practices in data architecture, security, and performance tuning within the Snowflake environment.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence within the team.
- Stay abreast of Snowflake updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of systems.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on Snowflake.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing data architectures on Snowflake.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
- Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools such as DBT, Matillion, or Informatica.
- Strong understanding of data modelling, warehousing concepts, and cloud architectures.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Preferred:
- Advanced Snowflake Architect Certification.
- Experience with Snowflake features such as Snowpipe, Time Travel, and Data Sharing.
- Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to drive projects to completion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on Snowflake
- Proven expertise designing and implementing data architectures on Snowflake
- Hands-on experience with SQL and Python (or other relevant programming languages)
- Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools such as DBT, Matillion, or Informatica
- Strong understanding of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and cloud architectures
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Advanced Snowflake Architect Certification
- Experience with Snowflake features such as Snowpipe, Time Travel, and Data Sharing
- Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices
- Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to mentor and drive projects
What We Do
We are an IT consulting company specializing in data engineering, data science & advanced analytics, cloud computing consulting services and data pipeline automation. We were established in 2017, headquartered in South Africa and have over 100 professionals on board. Our main differentiation is a flexible approach to constantly changing business requirements and needs. Our highly qualified engineers and data scientists provide insightful expertise which help us deliver real added-value to our clients.
