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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Snowflake & Azure Data Engineer - **Company:** HyrUS Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Database, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Auditing, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Raw Data, Power BI, SQL Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Data Build Tool (dbt), Database Optimization, Cosmos DB, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** October 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7b0945ba-8d87-4492-904a-0e74dd4bd024 ## About the Role To be successful in this role, you must be a practitioner who writes code daily. Based on our technical bar, the ideal candidate possesses: Deep Snowflake Expertise: You don't just use Snowflake; you understand its architecture and leverage its absolute latest features. You must have at least 6 years of recent, deeply hands-on experience specifically within the Snowflake ecosystem. Advanced SQL & Logic Skills: Your SQL logic is flawless. You have a deep understanding of complex SQL concepts and can solve intricate data problems without leaving gaps or writing incomplete queries. Strong dbt Prowess: You have substantial, proven experience using dbt (Data Build Tool) for modern data transformations. High Accountability & Professionalism: You are fiercely accountable for deadlines and deliverables. You work hard, manage your own time effectively, and communicate proactively., Overall Experience: 8+ years of dedicated Data Engineering experience (data modeling, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, master data management). Snowflake: 6+ years of heavy, recent, hands-on experience in the Snowflake ecosystem. SQL & dbt: Mastery of complex SQL programming and deep, practical experience with dbt. Microsoft Azure Stack: Extensive hands-on experience with SQL Server (IaaS, PaaS), Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, CosmosDB, and Power BI. Informatica: Extensive experience with Informatica IDMC (Cloud Data Integration, CD MDM, Data Quality). Programming: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java. Professional Expectations & Soft Skills Deliverable-Obsessed: You take total ownership of your work streams. You meet your deadlines and deliver high-quality code without needing to be micromanaged. Global Collaboration: Because this role interacts with teams in Ireland, you must possess the schedule flexibility required for cross-time zone coordination. Clear Communicator: You can translate complex, technical information into straightforward language for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders. Critical Problem Solver: You think creatively, recognize trends in complex data, and proactively look for solutions to technical roadblocks. Team Player: You treat everyone with respect, value diverse perspectives, assume positive intent, and stay composed during challenging, fast-paced deliverables. Nice-to-Haves Certifications in Snowflake, Azure Data Engineer, or dbt. Previous experience in the professional services, accounting industry, or working within a managed services provider (MSP) environment. Previous client service or consultative experience. ## Description We are seeking a highly specialized, strictly hands-on Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the complex data pipelines that enable reliable data integration and delivery across the enterprise. Please Note: This is a purely technical, individual contributor role. We are looking for hands-on data management and development of data pipelines NOT architecture oversight, management, or production, Pipeline Development: Design, build, and deploy robust data pipelines that extract, transform, and load (ETL/ELT) data from various sources into our data storage systems using Informatica IDMC, Azure Data Factory, and dbt. Data Integration & Transformation: Integrate data from databases, data warehouses, APIs, and external systems. Apply complex data cleansing, aggregation, filtering, and enrichment techniques to make raw data highly usable. Performance Optimization: Monitor, tune, and optimize data pipelines and processing workflows for scalability. Identify bottlenecks and implement caching/indexing strategies to ensure lightning-fast query performance. Data Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous data quality checks and validations within pipelines to ensure absolute accuracy, consistency, and integrity. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with architects, data scientists, AI engineers, and analysts to optimize models and