Data Lead Engineer – Snowflake

Ampstek; Timon; Presencial; BRL 638.000 - 745.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading IT solutions provider is looking for a Data Lead Engineer specializing in Snowflake to provide technical leadership and optimize data pipelines. The role requires over 8 years of experience in data engineering, strong programming skills in Python, and expertise in data warehouse technologies. Candidates should have a proven ability to manage large datasets and foster a collaborative team environment. This position is remote and offers a contract arrangement. For application details, contact Snehil Mishra via email.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Extensive experience with Snowflake or equivalent data warehouses.
• Expertise in orchestration tools like Apache Airflow.
• Deep understanding of messaging queues like Kafka.
• Ability to architect scalable data solutions handling terabytes of data.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg.
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Agile development environments.
• Strong background in data governance.
• Experience with cloud platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to data engineering teams.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end data pipelines.
• Design scalable workflows using orchestration tools.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of Snowflake.
• Build robust systems for real-time and batch data processing.
• Collaborate with Data Science, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Establish data governance frameworks.
• Develop strategies to optimize performance for large datasets.
• Foster a collaborative team environment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in data technologies.

Conhecimentos

Data engineering experience

Python programming

Snowflake expertise

Apache Airflow

Kafka

Data solution architecture

Apache Iceberg

Docker and Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Agile development

Data modeling

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Data Lead Engineer – Snowflake

Remote

Contract

Brazil / Mexico

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of data engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and data operations.
• End-to-End Ownership : Architect, implement, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines that process and transform large-scale datasets efficiently and reliably.
• Orchestration and Automation : Design scalable workflows using orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Data Warehouse and Lake Optimization : Lead the implementation and optimization of Snowflake and data lake technologies like Apache Iceberg for storage, query performance, and scalability.
• Real-Time and Batch Processing : Build robust systems leveraging Kafka, SQS, or similar messaging technologies for real-time and batch data processing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Data Science, Product, and Engineering teams to define data requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Data Governance and Security : Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining data integrity.
• Scalability and Performance : Develop strategies to optimize performance for systems processing terabytes of data daily while ensuring scalability.
• Team Building : Foster a collaborative team environment, driving skill development, career growth, and continuous learning within the team.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement : Stay ahead of industry trends to evaluate and incorporate new tools, technologies, and methodologies into the organization.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering with a proven track record of leading data projects or teams.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with expertise in building and optimizing ETL pipelines.
• Extensive experience with Snowflake or equivalent data warehouses for designing schemas, optimizing queries, and managing large datasets.
• Expertise in orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, with experience in building and managing complex workflows.
• Deep understanding of messaging queues such as Kafka, AWS SQS, or similar technologies for real-time data ingestion and processing.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable data solutions handling terabytes of data.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg for managing and optimizing data lakes.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of CI / CD pipelines, including version control, deployment strategies, and automated testing.
• Proven experience working in an Agile development environment and managing cross-functional team interactions.
• Strong background in data modeling, data governance, and ensuring compliance with data security standards.
• Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in stream processing frameworks such as Apache Flink for real-time analytics.
• Familiarity with programming languages like Scala or Java for additional engineering tasks.
• Exposure to integrating data pipelines with machine learning workflows.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate new technologies and tools for scalability and performance.

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead and mentor data engineering teams, promoting collaboration and a culture of excellence.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking to align data engineering efforts with business goals and objectives.

About Ampstek

Ampstek is a global IT solutions partner serving clients across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM, and MEA. We specialize in delivering talent and technology solutions for enterprise-level digital transformation, trading systems, data services, and regulatory compliance.

Contact: Snehil Mishra

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Desk: 609-360-2673 Ext. 125

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Website: www.ampstek.com