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 Bachelors 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.

Skills : SQL IT Integration Microsoft Dynamics 365 Azure Data Factory Data Modeling Python