Snowflake Data Engineer

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics Team

The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and solutions to enable our client to harness the power of the data for further analytics. The engineer will work with modern data technologies, emphasizing Snowflake and dbt (Data Build Tool) to automate, build, test, and maintain the data infrastructure. Additionally, it is expected that people participate actively in all aspects of the data lifecycle and provide recommendations aligned with best practices within the process.

Job Overview:

As a Lead Technical Consultant, you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of applications developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment, you will work with solution architects and developers on the interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent, and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Lead the technical planning & requirements gathering phases, including estimating, developing, testing, managing projects, architecting, and delivering.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor. Provide technical support or leadership in the development and continual improvement of service.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience levels.
• Implements processes and systems to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and business processes that depend on it.
• Performs data analysis required to troubleshoot data-related issues and assist in the resolution of data issues.
• Works closely with a team of frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and analysts.
• Designs data integrations and data quality framework.
• Works closely with all business units and engineering teams to develop a strategy for long-term data platform architecture.

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Passionate data engineer with 6-10 years of experience, with a focus on designing and implementing data pipelines
• Strong expertise in Snowflake, including data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing
• Proficiency in DBT (Data Build Tool) for data transformation and management
• Solid SQL skills and understanding of database systems
• Experience with data integration, data processing, and data quality
• Experience with object storage, data lakes, and lakehouses
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• Team oriented, interpersonal, highly motivated, passionate, and creative team-player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization
• Familiarity with Azure Data Services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, and Azure Synapse, is a plus
• Familiarity with Databricks is a plus
• Knowledge of data processing technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka is a plus
• Cloud platform certifications are a plus
• Client-facing or consulting experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels (verbal, written, etc.) with technical and non-technical staff.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $ 73,008 to $ 170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.