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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineering Manager - **Company:** Mitchell Martin - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Code Review, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Git, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/dfa5560f-b99e-47f0-9589-b3c9623da374 ## About the Role * Proven leadership experience: 3 years directly leading and mentoring data engineering teams (or equivalent technical leadership in large-scale platforms). * 5 years hands-on Snowflake and dbt experience (architecture, administration, engineering, data modeling). * Bachelor''s or Master''s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. * Deep expertise in SQL/SnowSQL and core Snowflake capabilities (Time Travel, Streams, Tasks, Snowpipe, data sharing, RBAC, RLS, Zero-Copy Cloning, etc.). * Power BI architecture and optimization against Snowflake. * End-to-end data warehouse / data lake delivery (medallion architecture, star/snowflake schemas, 3NF). * Performance tuning, cost optimization, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing preventative controls. * Tooling: Fivetran, dbt, Informatica IDMC, DevOps (CI/CD, Git), and cloud platforms. * Communication & influence: Able to translate technical concepts for both executive and technical audiences. Preferred: * Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core Advanced Architect strongly preferred). * Regulated industries experience (GDPR, HIPAA). * Python or Java for automation and scripting. * Large-scale data platform migrations or modernizations. Personal Attributes: * Leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels. * Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced environments. * Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery. * Customer-focused with a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable data platforms. ## Description Seeking a Data Engineering Manager to own our enterprise Snowflake data platform and lead a high-performing data engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will set the technical vision, enforce standards and best practices, and build the Central Data Platform from ingestion through consumption. You will combine deep Snowflake expertise with strong people leadership - mentoring engineers, driving architectural decisions, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data solutions. This is a high-impact position where you will shape our data strategy and influence tools, patterns, and capabilities across the organization., * Technical Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data engineers and architects. Provide hands-on guidance through code reviews, architecture sessions, workshops, and 1:1s. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Platform Ownership: Own end-to-end architecture, design, implementation, and stewardship of the Snowflake platform (administration, data modeling, performance, cost optimization, security). Establish and evangelize enterprise standards for RBAC, row-level security, data sharing, lifecycle management, cloning, and AI features. * Design Patterns & Integrations: Define and document scalable implementation patterns for ingestion (Fivetran), transformation and consumption layers using (dbt). Evaluate and drive adoption of new Snowflake capabilities and third-party tools. * Performance, Reliability & Cost Optimization: Oversee monitoring, tuning (warehouse sizing, clustering, materializations), troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis to ensure reliability and efficiency at scale. * Security & Compliance: Partner with InfoSec to implement and maintain advanced security controls (dynamic masking, encryption, auditing, RLS) while meeting regulatory requirements. * Strategic Planning & Collaboration: Work with data, analytics, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align the platform roadmap with enterprise priorities. 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