Title- Data Engineer – Snowflake & Apache Spark (Certified) Visa- USC and GC only Location- Plano TX (Onsite) JD We are seeking a skilled and certified Data Engineer with proven hands-on experience in Snowflake and Apache Spark. The ideal candidate holds a SnowPro Core or Advanced Certification and a Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark, demonstrating their expertise in modern data platforms and distributed data processing. This role will involve building scalable data pipelines, optimizing data storage, and enabling real-time and batch data processing. Required Qualifications: • Certifications: • SnowPro Core / Advanced Certification (e.g., SnowPro Advanced: Architect, Data Engineer, etc.) • Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark (latest version preferred) • Experience: • 3+ years of experience working with Snowflake, including schema design, query optimization, and Snowpipe/Streams/Tasks. • 2+ years of hands-on development with Apache Spark (PySpark, Scala, or Java) in Databricks or open-source environments. • Strong understanding of distributed computing, data lakes, and modern data architectures. • Technical Skills: • Proficient in SQL, Spark (RDD/DataFrame APIs), and Python or Scala • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), especially integrating Snowflake and Databricks • Familiarity with data modeling, data quality, and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions)