Sr Data Engineer with Snowflake

Valiant Technologies LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Sr Data Engineer with Snowflake to design scalable data models, build robust data pipelines, and optimize Snowflake performance. The role emphasizes developing reusable DBT packages and collaborating with leadership to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, Python experience, data profiling abilities, and effective cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL with advanced analytic functions, CTEs, and complex joins.
• Experience with DBT modeling and packaging is a plus.
• Strong data profiling to identify keys, cardinality, and data quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data models and pipelines that align with business objectives.
• Develop complex DBT models using macros, packages, and custom materializations.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in Snowflake queries and DBT models.
• Optimize Snowflake warehouse configurations and query performance.
• Create reusable DBT packages and macros for team-wide use.
• Review and approve pull requests from junior team members.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Document architectural decisions and data lineage.

Skills

SQL

Advanced SQL features

Python

Snowflake

Data profiling

Communication

Product & QA understanding

Tools

DBT

Job description

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

Job Title: Sr Data Engineer with Snowflake

Location: Houston ,TX

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $74/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-4-EAD, Other

Job Description

• Design and implement scalable data models and pipelines that align with business objectives.
• Develop complex DBT models using advanced features (macros, packages, custom materializations).
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate complex requirements into technical 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.
• Create reusable DBT packages and macros for team-wide use.
• Review and approve pull requests from junior team members.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Document architectural decisions and data lineage.

Mandatory skills

• SQL: Highly Skilled.
• Must be familiar with common table elements (CTEs), complex joins, and analytic & windowing functions.
• Python: Some experience is required. We prefer Intermediate or higher skill.
• Snowflake: Prefer candidates with real-world experience using Snowflake.
• Data Profiling: Must be able to identify unique and primary keys and determine cardinality, data type, precision, and scale, and skew.
• Effective communication skills to communicate internally within our team and externally across other teams, notably.
• Product and QA Understands the scope and context of the work and takes initiative to achieve the goals, rather than waiting to take specific direction.

Good to have skills

• Healthcare Industry Experience: Some experience is desired, preferably Payer experience.

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.