Sr Data Engineer

Location: NYC | Fully Onsite | Prioritizing local candidates 

Rate: $85 

Contract with potential for extension 

We are seeking a Senior Python and Snowflake Developer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, develop robust backend services, implement advanced Snowflake data models, and drive end-to-end data engineering solutions. This role requires deep expertise in modern data warehousing, distributed data processing, and AI-driven analytics. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance data quality, improve performance, and ensure secure, efficient delivery of scalable data products across complex business environments.

Job Requirements – Senior Snowflake Data Engineer

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or backend development roles

• Strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and Snowflake

• Proven expertise in Snowflake data modeling, performance tuning, and optimization

• Experience working with Snowflake Cortex AI or similar AI-enabled data platform capabilities

• Solid understanding of modern data warehousing concepts (dimensional modeling, ELT/ETL, data marts, optimization strategies)

• Advanced SQL skills and experience designing scalable data models

• Experience delivering end-to-end data engineering solutions in cloud-based environments

• Working knowledge of React.js for building or supporting data-driven front-end applications

• Strong understanding of distributed data processing frameworks

• Experience with AWS cloud platforms 

• Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance best practices

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments