Snowflake Developer - SQL/Python

<p><p><b>Job Title :</b> Snowflake Developer (Python, SQL, Snowpark)</p><br/><p><b>Location :</b> Remote and contractual</p><br/><p><b>Experience Level :</b> 7 - 8 years</p><br/><p><b>Employment Type :</b> Contract</p><br/><p><b>Shift :</b> General IST 8-9 hours</p><br/><p><b>Job Summary :</b></p><br/><p>We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Developer with expertise in Python, SQL, and Snowpark to join our data engineering team.</p><br/><p>The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, developing Snowpark-based applications, and delivering advanced analytics solutions on the Snowflake Data Cloud.</p><br/><p><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><br/><p>- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Snowflake SQL, Python, and Snowpark.</p><br/><p>- Build data engineering and analytics workflows leveraging Snowpark (Python API) within the Snowflake environment.</p><br/><p>- Perform complex data modeling, transformations, and optimizations to enable business reporting and analytics.</p><br/><p>- Optimize query performance and warehouse usage for cost efficiency and scalability.</p><br/><p>- Integrate and manage data ingestion and orchestration workflows using Azure data services.</p><br/><p>- Ensure compliance with best practices in data governance, security, and data quality.</p><br/><p><b>Required Skills :</b></p><br/><p>- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Snowflake development and administration.</p><br/><p>- Strong expertise in SQL for complex queries, data modeling, and transformations.</p><br/><p>- Proficiency in Python, particularly for data engineering and Snowpark-based development.</p><br/><p>- Hands-on experience with Snowpark for building pipelines and analytics applications.</p><br/><p>- Solid understanding of data warehouse architecture, ELT/ETL processes, and cloud-based data platforms.</p><br/><p>- Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.</p><br/><p><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b></p><br/><p>- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</p><br/><p>- Knowledge of orchestration tools such as Airflow or dbt.</p><br/><p>- Understanding of data security, RBAC, and compliance in Snowflake.</p><br/><p>- Snowflake certifications are a plus.</p><br/><p>- Experience with dbt for transformation workflows.</p><br/><p><b>Soft Skills :</b></p><br/><p>- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p><br/><p>- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.</p><br/><p>- Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)