Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by 1751690628

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The role is for a Senior Data Engineer on a contract basis, primarily focused on leveraging Snowflake expertise to lead data engineering initiatives. The position requires a strong technical background, autonomy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be responsible for designing scalable data pipelines and optimizing data warehousing operations while collaborating with various teams. This role is remote and emphasizes independent work and high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and manage data models and transformations using dbt or similar tools.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data requirements and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.
  • Implement data governance best practices, ensuring data quality, lineage, and compliance.
  • Conduct code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, and document technical designs.
  • Work independently and deliver high-quality solutions on time within the scope of the contract.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of data engineering experience with a focus on cloud data warehousing.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake including performance tuning, data sharing, and secure data access.
  • Advanced SQL skills and experience with Python or other scripting languages for data manipulation.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), particularly in deploying data pipelines.
  • Proficiency in dbt, Airflow, or other modern orchestration/transformation frameworks.
  • Proven ability to work independently and deliver in a contract or consulting environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Location - Dallas, Texas ( REMOTE )

seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer (Contract) with strong Snowflake expertise to lead critical data engineering initiatives. This role requires deep technical knowledge, autonomy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, optimizing data warehousing operations, and supporting data initiatives across teams.

Job Duties

  • Build and manage data models and transformations using dbt or similar tools.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data requirements and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.
  • Implement data governance best practices, ensuring data quality, lineage, and compliance.
  • Conduct code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, and document technical designs.
  • Work independently and deliver high-quality solutions on time within the scope of the contract.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of data engineering experience with a focus on cloud data warehousing.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake including performance tuning, data sharing, and secure data access.
  • Advanced SQL skills and experience with Python or other scripting languages for data manipulation.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), particularly in deploying data pipelines.
  • Proficiency in dbt, Airflow, or other modern orchestration/transformation frameworks.
  • Proven ability to work independently and deliver in a contract or consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Snowflake certification (e.g., SnowPro Core or Advanced).
  • Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).