Data Engineer (Snowflake)

Data Engineer (Snowflake)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Type: Contract (6 months)

Job Description:

Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a Data Engineer with strong Snowflake experience to support the design and implementation of robust data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Snowflake and Azure-based services.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to interpret requirements and deliver effective data solutions.
• Optimise Snowflake environments to support both analytical and operational workloads.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance by applying best practices for governance, access control, and security.
• Troubleshoot and monitor data workflows using Azure Data Factory and Snowflake diagnostic tools.
• Produce and maintain clear documentation of integration processes and transformation logic.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on data integration and cloud architecture best practices.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a data engineering role.
• Proven expertise in Snowflake including schema design, performance optimisation, and secure data provisioning.
• Solid experience with Azure Data Factory for orchestrating data pipelines.
• Proficient in SQL and scripting for data transformations in large data environments.
• Strong background in data modelling across conceptual, logical, and physical layers.
• Experience working with SQL Server in enterprise data environments.

Desirable Skills

• Certification in Snowflake or Azure Data Engineering is a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with end-to-end testing and automation of data validation.
• Experience with documenting integration patterns and collaborating with architecture teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with a proactive approach to delivery.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV.