Lead Data Engineer (Informatica/ETL/Snowflake)-Long Term Contract

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Technology Recruiting Solutions,Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Lead Data Engineer (Snowflake / Informatica / ETL) – Long-Term Contract Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid) A Texas-based organization is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for a large-scale enterprise data integration and analytics environment. This hands-on role will lead Agile development efforts while designing, developing, and supporting complex data integration, ETL, and data warehouse solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Snowflake, Informatica PowerCenter/IICS, SQL development, and enterprise data engineering while serving as a technical leader for a collaborative Agile team. Important Requirements • Long-term contract opportunity • Hybrid role located in Austin, Texas • Candidates must be local to the Austin area • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship • W2 only • No C2C or third-party vendors Key Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership for an Agile data engineering team • Design, develop, and support enterprise data integration and analytics solutions • Develop complex Snowflake SQL scripts, data transformations, views, and reporting structures • Build and maintain ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter and/or IICS • Acquire and integrate data from multiple internal and external sources • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders on data acquisition and integration strategies • Develop automated testing and validation processes to ensure data quality and integrity • Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremonies • Create and maintain technical specifications, documentation, process flows, and diagrams • Analyze changing business requirements and recommend enhancements to existing data platforms Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience developing ETL solutions using Informatica PowerCenter and/or IICS • 8+ years of experience integrating data from multiple sources including Oracle, SQL Server, Excel, Access, and other structured and unstructured sources • 8+ years of experience developing complex Snowflake SQL solutions • Experience serving as a technical lead or senior contributor on data engineering, analytics, or data warehouse projects • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills • Experience with data modeling, technical documentation, and enterprise software delivery • Proven ability to develop scalable, maintainable, and high-performing data solutions Preferred Qualifications • Experience working on Agile development teams • Experience with Python development and automation • Experience with JIRA • Knowledge of REST and SOAP web services • Experience with Java, JavaScript, MuleSoft, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines • Experience using AI-enabled technologies such as Snowflake Cortex, Snowflake Intelligence, or Informatica Claire • Experience working with healthcare, regulated, PII, or PHI data environments • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field