Lead Snowflake Data Platform Engineer

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolsFirst FCU is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own data platform initiatives, focusing on Snowflake, Qlik, and Boomi. You will translate business needs into scalable data solutions and supervise daily operations while mentoring engineers across the SDLC.

Requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, Snowflake expertise, and strong data integration, agile methods, and ITSM know-how. This on-site California role emphasizes leadership and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience required.
• 7-10 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Experience with Snowflake required.
• SnowPro Certified preferred.
• Qlik & Boomi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level technical input and guidance to developers, project teams, and business units on complex project definition, applications design and implementation.
• Leads day-to-day operations of data platforms and delivery of functional enhancements.
• Mentors engineers and provides guidance on design, development, and SDLC processes.
• Performs database and integration work, designs architecture, and evaluates performance opportunities.
• Coordinates development processes and estimates for projects; supports Agile/DevOps adoption.

Skills

Agile Methodology

SCRUM

IT Service Management

Data Management Best Practices

Analytical Platforms

Database Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Snowflake

Qlik

Boomi

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

SchoolsFirst FCU is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own data platform initiatives, focusing on Snowflake, Qlik, and Boomi. You will translate business needs into scalable data solutions and supervise daily operations while mentoring engineers across the SDLC.

Requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, Snowflake expertise, and strong data integration, agile methods, and ITSM know-how. This on-site California role emphasizes leadership and technical excellence.