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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead - Snowflake - **Company:** Stanley David and associates - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Standard Sql, Shell Script, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1fd280cdc3a5a58 ## About the Role * 8-20 years of IT experience with strong expertise in data engineering and cloud technologies. * Hands-on experience with Snowflake administration, development, and performance optimization. * Strong experience using GitHub for source code management and version control. * Expertise in Octopus Deploy for release management and deployment automation. * Experience building CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Strong SQL and data modelling skills. * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. * Knowledge of ETL/ELT tools and data integration frameworks. * Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting. * Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Preferred Skills * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or similar). * Knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with Azure DevOps or other DevOps tools. * Snowflake or cloud certifications are desirable. * Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills. Soft Skills * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers. * Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing experience. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant / Lead with strong expertise in Snowflake, GitHub, and Octopus Deploy to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of modern cloud-based data platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud technologies, with the ability to mentor teams and drive technical excellence., * Design, develop, and optimize scalable data solutions using Snowflake. * Lead the implementation and management of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Octopus Deploy. * Build and maintain secure, automated deployment processes for cloud-based data platforms. * Develop and optimize ELT/ETL pipelines for large-scale data processing. * Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. * Ensure platform security, governance, and compliance best practices are followed. * Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements. * Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across project teams. * Participate in solution architecture, code reviews, and technical design discussions. * Drive DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)