Snowflake Data Engineer

Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer Location: Boston, MA (Only Local) Contract Role Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Snowflake Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data warehouse solutions using Snowflake. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud data platforms, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling, with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable data solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Snowflake • Implement ETL/ELT workflows for ingesting data from multiple sources • Optimize Snowflake performance, including query tuning and cost management • Build and maintain data models (star/snowflake schemas) • Work with structured and semi-structured data (JSON, Parquet, etc.) • Integrate Snowflake with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security best practices • Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and business stakeholders • Automate workflows using orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and system issues Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong experience with Snowflake Data Warehouse • Proficiency in SQL (advanced level) • Experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt, Matillion) • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) • Programming knowledge in Python, Scala, or Java • Understanding of data modeling techniques • Experience with data integration and API-based ingestion • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)