Senior Data Engineer- Snowflake

Job Title: Data Engineer Experience: 7+ Years Location: Chennai (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to build, optimize, and manage scalable data pipelines and architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern data platforms, with hands-on experience in Snowflake and cloud-based data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes Develop and optimize data models and data warehouse solutions Work extensively with Snowflake for data storage, transformation, and performance tuning Collaborate with BI, analytics, and product teams to deliver clean and reliable datasets Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across systems Optimize query performance and cost efficiency in Snowflake Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, third-party systems) Implement data security and access controls Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles Strong expertise in Snowflake (data modeling, performance tuning, optimization) Advanced SQL skills and experience with large-scale data processing Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.

g., Airflow, Informatica, dbt, or similar) Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS / Azure / GCP Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts (star schema, snowflake schema, etc.) Experience with Python or Scala for data processing Knowledge of data pipeline orchestration and scheduling Benefits Preferred Skills Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) Familiarity with streaming tools (Kafka, Kinesis) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Exposure to data governance and data security best practices Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work with cross-functional teams Good communication and stakeholder management High ownership and accountability