Lead Snowflake Engineer - Snowflake, DBT, SQL Location: Houston 3 days per week Rate: $120 - $140 per hour Contract: 6+ months initial Disclaimer - No third parties We are seeking an experienced Lead Snowflake Engineer to oversee our clients data engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Snowflake, DBT, SQL, AWS, and Azure, with a focus on financial data management. This role involves leading data initiatives, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful implementation of data solutions. Roles & Responsibilities: • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. • Snowflake Expertise: Design, implement, and optimize Snowflake data warehousing solutions to support business needs. • DBT Development: Utilize DBT to build and maintain robust data transformation workflows, ensuring data integrity and quality. • SQL Proficiency: Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis. • Cloud Integration: Leverage AWS and Azure services to enhance data solutions, ensuring efficient data storage and processing. • Financial Data Management: Collaborate with finance teams to understand data requirements and implement solutions that meet regulatory and reporting standards. • Performance Monitoring: Establish monitoring and alerting systems to track data pipeline performance and address issues proactively. • Best Practices: Define and promote best practices for data governance, security, and compliance across the organization. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that drive business insights. Qualifications: • Strong experience in data engineering, with a clear focus on Snowflake and related technologies. • Proficiency in DBT, SQL, AWS, and Azure. • Experience with financial data systems and reporting requirements. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.