Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Data Engineer / Analyst with deep expertise in Snowflake, strong SQL and Python skills, and proven experience in business analysis. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to design and deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions that drive business insights within the finance and asset management domain. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of robust data models and pipelines using Snowflake and advanced SQL. Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements, define metrics, and translate business needs into actionable data solutions. Build and optimize large-scale data transformations and ETL/ELT processes using Python and Snowflake best practices. Analyze large financial datasets to support investment operations, performance reporting, and regulatory compliance. Ensure data quality, governance, and integrity across data assets. Create clear documentation and data dictionaries to support business users and downstream analytics teams. Act as a subject matter expert on Snowflake-based data engineering and analytics. Required Skills and Qualifications: 7–10 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or data platform roles. Extensive hands-on experience with Snowflake, including schema design, performance tuning, and optimization of large datasets. Strong SQL skills, with ability to write and tune complex queries (window functions, CTEs, joins). Proficiency in Python for data wrangling, transformation, and workflow automation. Solid business analysis background – able to gather, interpret, and document data requirements. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in finance, asset management, or capital markets – familiarity with investment data (positions, trades, NAV, performance, benchmarks). Experience with tools like Airflow, dbt, Power BI or Tableau. Job Type: Contract Pay: $65.89 - $78.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: Newport Beach, CA 92663 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Newport Beach, CA 92663: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person