Data Engineer (Snowflake)

Data Engineer – Snowflake Implementation (Greenfield Engagement)

Flexible engagement options (contract or permanent, depending on fit)

Sydney

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to lead a Snowflake implementation engagement from the ground up. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys designing scalable data platforms, working closely with stakeholders, and turning complex data requirements into production‑ready solutions.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture, building robust pipelines, and setting best practices for a modern Snowflake‑based data environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end Snowflake implementation, from initial design through to production rollout
• Design and build scalable data warehouse/lakehouse architectures on Snowflake
• Develop and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Matillion, or similar
• Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, SaaS platforms, databases, cloud storage)
• Implement data modelling, performance optimisation, and cost controls within Snowflake
• Establish best practices around data quality, governance, security, and access controls
• Collaborate closely with analytics, product, and business stakeholders to understand requirements
• Document architecture, data models, and implementation decisions

What we’re looking for:

• Strong hands‑on experience delivering Snowflake implementations (greenfield or major migrations)
• Solid background as a Data Engineer (typically 4+ years)
• Deep experience with SQL and strong proficiency in Python
• Experience designing data models for analytics and reporting use cases
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools (dbt, Airflow, CI/CD for data, etc.)
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions
• Consulting, project‑based, or delivery‑focused experience is a strong plus

Nice to have:

• Experience migrating from legacy data warehouses to Snowflake
• Exposure to data governance, privacy, or regulated environments
• Experience setting up monitoring, observability, and cost optimisation in Snowflake

Why work with us?

• Opportunity to own and shape a Snowflake implementation end-to-end
• Work on a modern, cloud‑first data platform
• High-impact engagement with clear outcomes and visibility
• Flexible engagement options (contract or permanent, depending on fit)