Sr Data Engineer with Snowflake

Artifintech; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking a Senior Data Engineer specialized in Snowflake to design scalable data models, optimize pipelines, and manage DBT deployments in a fast-paced environment in Dallas, TX. You will collaborate with product, QA, and business teams to implement quality data solutions and ensure reliable delivery of data products.

The role requires strong SQL, Snowflake optimization, DBT proficiency, and Python experience, with a focus on data quality, CI/CD, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL expertise with advanced window functions.
• Hands-on DBT experience with macros, packages, and materializations.
• Real-world Snowflake experience and warehouse optimization.
• Intermediate Python experience.
• Proficient in data profiling and data quality testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DBT deployment processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data models and pipelines aligned with business requirements.
• Develop complex DBT models using macros, packages, and custom materializations.
• Translate business requirements into effective technical data solutions.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in Snowflake queries and DBT models.
• Optimize Snowflake warehouse configurations and query performance.
• Design and implement data quality frameworks and testing strategies.
• Develop reusable DBT packages and macros for team-wide use.
• Review and approve pull requests from junior developers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Document architectural decisions and data lineage.
• Collaborate with business, product, QA, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

SQL

DBT

Snowflake

Python

Data profiling

Data quality

CI/CD

Data modeling

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Sr Data Engineer with Snowflake
Location: Dallas,TX
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: 78/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Snowflake DBT Developer with strong SQL skills and hands-on experience in Snowflake and DBT. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing scalable data models, optimizing data pipelines, implementing data quality frameworks, and managing DBT deployments. The candidate should have strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work independently with business, product, and QA teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable data models and pipelines aligned with business requirements.

Develop complex DBT models using macros, packages, and custom materializations.

Translate business requirements into effective technical data solutions.

Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in Snowflake queries and DBT models.

Optimize Snowflake warehouse configurations and query performance.

Design and implement data quality frameworks and testing strategies.

Develop reusable DBT packages and macros for team-wide use.

Review and approve pull requests from junior developers.

Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.

Document architectural decisions and data lineage.

Collaborate with business, product, QA, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong SQL expertise, including CTEs, complex joins, analytic functions, and window functions.

Hands-on experience with DBT, including advanced features such as macros, packages, and custom materializations.

Real-world experience with Snowflake and warehouse optimization.

Python experience, preferably at an intermediate level or higher.

Strong data profiling skills, including identifying primary and unique keys, cardinality, data types, precision, scale, and data skew.

Experience with data quality testing and validation.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DBT deployment processes.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Ability to take ownership, work independently, and proactively achieve project goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.