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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Snowflake Data Engineer - **Company:** PROLIM Global Corporation - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Cloud Database, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Runbook, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/226c9257-e601-43b7-ac27-6006bd8151e3 ## About the Role · Required: o 8+ years of cloud data engineering experience. o 5+ years of Snowflake engineering and platform development. o Expert-level SQL and advanced Python. o Strong knowledge of CI/CD, orchestration, monitoring, and operational support. o Experience with Snowflake security, governance, RBAC, and cost optimization. o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. · Preferred: o SnowPro Core certification (Advanced Data Engineer certification highly desirable). o Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated environments. o Architecture and solution design experience. o Exposure to Snowflake Cortex AI and AI-enabled data solutions. o Knowledge of ML concepts, feature pipelines, and MLOps. ## Description The Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake is a hands-on contract role responsible for designing, building, optimizing, and operating complex cloud data pipelines and data products on Snowflake. This role supports scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise data capabilities in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. The engineer will collaborate with architects, technology teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready solutions., · Snowflake Data Engineering o Design, develop, test, deploy, and support batch, incremental, and near-real-time pipelines. o Build reusable ingestion and transformation frameworks using Streams, Tasks, Snowpipe, Snowpipe Streaming, and Snowpark. o Implement robust error handling, monitoring, alerting, and recovery patterns. · Performance & Cost Optimization o Optimize SQL workloads, warehouse sizing, clustering, and query performance. o Monitor reliability, concurrency, data freshness, and Snowflake credit consumption. o Troubleshoot data, orchestration, and performance issues. · Architecture & Standards o Contribute to solution architecture, data modeling, and design reviews. o Implement engineering standards for CI/CD, source control, testing, and deployment automation. o Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, governance, and RBAC requirements. · SQL & Python Development o Write advanced SQL for transformations, data quality, and performance tuning. o Develop Python and Snowpark components for orchestration, automation, and operational tooling. o Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials. · Snowflake Cortex AI o Evaluate and implement Snowflake Cortex AI functions and governed AI services. o Partner with stakeholders to assess AI/ML use cases, data readiness, and productionization. o Stay current with Snowflake releases and recommend adoption of new features. · Cross-Functional Collaboration o Work with architects, analysts, data scientists, and business partners. o Provide technical leadership via code reviews, design discussions, and mentoring. o Communicate delivery status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders. ## 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) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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