Senior Data Engineer/Architect - Snowflake

Aezion, Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Snowflake Data Engineer to design and implement scalable data pipelines and build robust data warehouses for analytics. The ideal candidate must have strong experience with Snowflake, DBT, Airbyte, and Airflow, along with excellent SQL and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on data integration and modeling.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Snowflake architecture and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with DBT, Airbyte, and Airflow.
• Solid understanding of Kimball methodology for data warehousing.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with Python for ETL scripting.
• Experience integrating data from APIs and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Airbyte and Airflow.
• Design and implement Kimball-style dimensional models in Snowflake.
• Use DBT to develop modular, testable, and version-controlled transformations.
• Collaborate with business teams and manage compliance with data governance.

Skills

Snowflake architecture

DBT

Airbyte

Airflow

Kimball methodology

Advanced SQL

Python for ETL scripting

Communication

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled Snowflake Data Engineer with expertise in DBT, Airbyte, and Airflow, combined with strong experience in Kimball dimensional modeling. The ideal candidate will design and implement scalable data pipelines, integrate diverse data sources, and build a robust data warehouse that supports business intelligence and analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Integration & Extraction

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Airbyte and Airflow.
• Extract data from multiple sources including APIs, direct database connections, and flat files.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across all ingestion processes.

Data Modeling & Warehousing

• Design and implement Kimball-style dimensional models in Snowflake.
• Build and optimize fact tables and dimension tables to support analytical workloads.
• Collaborate with business teams to define and maintain the BUS Matrix for subject areas.

Transformation & Orchestration

• Use DBT to develop modular, testable, and version-controlled transformations.
• Implement data quality checks and documentation within DBT workflows.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Snowflake architecture and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with DBT, Airbyte, and Airflow.
• Solid understanding of Kimball methodology for data warehousing.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with Python for ETL scripting.
• Experience integrating data from APIs and relational databases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting