Realign LLC - Data Engineer with Snowflake 4

Cloud Developer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Realign LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong Snowflake expertise to join our growing data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines and warehousing solutions on Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Snowflake and modern data integration tools (e.g., Matillion, DBT, Airflow).

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust data solutions.

• Implement data modeling, data quality, and data governance best practices.

• Optimize Snowflake performance, including query tuning, clustering, and warehouse sizing.

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure reliable data delivery.

• Integrate data from multiple sources (structured and unstructured) into the Snowflake platform.

• Support and automate data ingestion processes using Python, SQL, or AWS Glue.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure data accuracy and availability.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, and security).

• Strong SQL and Python skills.

• Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Matillion, Informatica, DBT, or Talend.

• Proficiency in AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, etc.) or Azure cloud data services.

• Experience with data modeling (Kimball/Inmon) and building star/snowflake schemas.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile methodologies.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Contract

• Job Category: IT

• Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)