Senior Data Engineer- Snowflake

SquareShift; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider is hiring a Data Engineer in Chennai to build and optimize scalable data pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Snowflake and ETL tools. Key responsibilities include developing data models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data quality. This full-time on-site role requires strong SQL skills and knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
• Strong expertise in Snowflake including data modeling and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Develop and optimize data models and data warehouse solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure data quality.

Skills

Snowflake expertise

Advanced SQL skills

Python or Scala

Tools

Airflow

Informatica

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Title

Data Engineer

Experience

7+ Years

Location

Chennai (On-site)

Employment Type

Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to build, optimize, and manage scalable data pipelines and architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern data platforms, with hands-on experience in Snowflake and cloud-based data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Develop and optimize data models and data warehouse solutions
• Work extensively with Snowflake for data storage, transformation, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with BI, analytics, and product teams to deliver clean and reliable datasets
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across systems
• Optimize query performance and cost efficiency in Snowflake
• Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, third-party systems)
• Implement data security and access controls

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
• Strong expertise in Snowflake (data modeling, performance tuning, optimization)
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with large-scale data processing
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Airflow, Informatica, dbt, or similar)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS / Azure / GCP
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts (star schema, snowflake schema, etc.)
• Experience with Python or Scala for data processing
• Knowledge of data pipeline orchestration and scheduling

Preferred Skills

• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
• Familiarity with streaming tools (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to data governance and data security best practices

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• High ownership and accountability