#5 Senior Data Engineer- Costa Rica, LATAM

blueworks AG; Colombia; On-site; COP 150,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCloud is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and own scalable Snowflake-based data pipelines and models. You will lead architecture decisions, implement ELT/ETL patterns, and ensure governance, security, and data quality across the platform.

The role requires 7+ years in data engineering, deep Snowflake expertise, and strong SQL/Python skills. You will collaborate with clients and cloud teams to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on data engineering experience.
• Deep expertise with Snowflake including performance, security and data architecture.
• Strong SQL and at least one scripting language (Python).
• Experience designing ELT/ETL pipelines across batch, incremental and CDC.
• Familiarity with Dimensional Modeling, Data Vault, or Lakehouse.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP in data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, dbt, and cloud-native tools.
• Architect and implement ELT/ETL patterns across batch, incremental, and CDC pipelines.
• Define data transformation logic, data quality validations, and business rules.
• Lead Snowflake environment design, cost governance, and performance tuning.
• Oversee data governance, security controls, and data lineage documentation.

Skills

Snowflake

SQL

Python

ELT/ETL design

Data modeling

Cloud platforms

Tools

dbt Cloud

Airflow

Snowflake

Job description

BlueCloud is a Snowflake Elite Partner and the 2026 CoCo Catalyst Snowflake Partner of the Year. We help enterprise organizations move from fragmented legacy systems to unified, AI-ready Snowflake platforms — delivering data migration, engineering, governance, BI & analytics, and AI/ML solutions 40–50% faster than traditional approaches. With 450+ Snowflake consultants, 200+ enterprise transformations under our belt, and a 100% Snowflake focus, we combine advisory-led thinking with AI-powered accelerators to turn months of work into weeks of results. Our clients span Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail, Manufacturing, Energy, and more — and the outcomes speak for themselves: 97% faster reports, 40% fraud reduction, $1.5M in client savings, and 10× client growth. We don't just strategize — we execute.

Senior Data Engineer

This is a senior-level role focused on the design, development, and ownership of data solutions built primarily on Snowflake Data Cloud. You will lead the architecture and implementation of scalable data pipelines, establish robust data models, and enforce data governance and security standards across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline & Engineering

• Design, build, and own scalable data pipelines and ingestion processes using SQL, Python, dbt, and cloud-native tools.
• Architect and implement ELT/ETL patterns across batch, incremental, and CDC pipelines.
• Lead the development of data models using Dimensional Modeling, Data Vault, or Lakehouse approaches.
• Define and implement data transformation logic, data quality validations, and business rules.

Platform & Cloud Engineering

• Own the design and optimization of Snowflake environments, including warehouse sizing, cost governance, storage standards, schema management, and performance tuning.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to integrate with Snowflake and deliver high-performance, cost-efficient solutions.
• Lead pipeline orchestration using Airflow, dbt Cloud, or similar tools.

Governance & Security

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, access controls, and security protocols- with particular focus on Snowflake-native capabilities such as row-level security, dynamic data masking, and data sharing.
• Define and maintain data quality standards, lineage documentation, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a strong professional track record in place of formal credentials.
• Proven, deep expertise with Snowflake- including performance optimisation, cost management, security features, and data architecture.
• Solid working knowledge of SQL and at least one scripting language, preferably Python.
• Experience designing and building ELT/ETL pipelines across batch, incremental, and CDC patterns.
• Familiarity with data modeling approaches such as Dimensional Modeling, Data Vault, or Lakehouse.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a data engineering context.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with dbt, Airflow, or dbt Cloud.
• Exposure to data governance frameworks and security best practices within cloud environments.
• Experience working in a consultancy or multi-client environment.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in building lasting relationships and is passionate about making meaningful contributions to our team. Don't be mistaken, this is a challenging career path but also highly rewarding.