
Snowflake Technical Lead
About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer specializing in DBT (Data Build Tool) and Snowflake to design, develop, and optimize scalable data transformation pipelines on a modern cloud data platform.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data warehousing, ELT frameworks, and Snowflake performance optimization, along with the ability to independently own end-to-end data pipeline and migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable ELT pipelines using DBT on Snowflake
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Build modular, reusable, and well-documented DBT models following best practices
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Optimize Snowflake workloads for performance, cost, and scalability
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Translate complex business requirements into efficient data models and transformations
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Perform end-to-end migration of legacy ETL jobs (e.g., Data Stage) to DBT/Snowflake
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Analyze existing ETL pipelines and redesign them using modern ELT architecture patterns
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Implement data quality checks, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines using DBT
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve pipeline reliability and performance
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Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions
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Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and best engineering practices
Skill Requirements
Mandatory Skills & Experience:
6+ years of experience in data engineering / ETL development
Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on experience with DBT on Snowflake
Strong expertise in:
Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, and query optimization
DBT models, macros, snapshots, and testing frameworks
SQL (advanced level)
Solid understanding of:
Data warehousing concepts
ELT vs ETL frameworks
Dimensional data modeling
Experience in end-to-end development and deployment of data pipelines
Ability to independently deliver and own complete modules/migrations
Other Requirements
Nice to Have:
DBT certification or Snowflake certification
Experience in healthcare or enterprise data platforms
Exposure to data governance and compliance frameworks
Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
Required skills
DBT
Snowflake
ELT pipelines
ETL migration
Data modeling
CI/CD
Performance tuning
Data quality
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