ETL Developer/Data Engineer

Contract ETL Developer/Data Engineer (Snowflake / DBT / Fivetran) Must reside in California or Chicago only About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled ETL Developer with strong expertise in Snowflake, DBT Cloud, and Fivetran to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of data engineering best practices, data warehouse design, and modern ELT pipeline development. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication with stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain ELT pipelines using DBT Cloud, Snowflake, and Fivetran. • Implement and optimize data models aligned with star schema and medallion architecture best practices. • Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions. • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reporting and analytics platforms. • Monitor and troubleshoot ETL processes, ensuring scalability and performance. • Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices for data engineering processes. Qualifications: • 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or ETL Developer. • Must reside in California or Chicago • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, DBT Cloud, and Fivetran. • Experience with Dimension tables. • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, including star schema modeling. • Familiarity with Snowflake Medallion architecture. • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools is a plus.