Lead Snowflake Data Engineer

Medsuite Inc

full-time

Posted on: 9/29/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chennai • 🇮🇳 India

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About the role

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of a scalable Snowflake data solution serving our enterprise data & analytics team
Architect and implement data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data warehouse solutions using Snowflake and related technologies
Optimize Snowflake database performance, storage, and security with a focus on credit control and management
Provide guidance on Snowflake best practices and technical leadership to junior and mid-level data engineers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of data analysts, business analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to define and implement data solutions
Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across the organization
Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance of the data platform
Perform independent in-depth data analysis and data discovery to understand existing source systems, fact and dimension data models, and implement an enterprise data warehouse solution in Snowflake

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
7+ years of experience in-depth data engineering
At least 3+ years of dedicated experience engineering solutions in a Snowflake environment
Tactical expertise in ANSI SQL, performance tuning, and data modeling techniques
Strong experience with cloud platforms (preference to Azure) and their data services
Proficiency in ETL/ELT development using tools such as Azure Data Factory, dbt, Matillion, Talend, or Fivetran
Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python for data processing
Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
Snowflake SnowPro certification; preference to the engineering course path
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Knowledge of streaming data processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka or Spark Streaming
Familiarity with BI and visualization tools such as PowerBI
Familiarity working in an agile scum team, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Ability to self-manage large complex deliverables and document user stories and tasks through Azure Dev Ops
Personal accountability to committed sprint user stories and tasks
Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies

Benefits

Eligible for Ventra performance-based incentive plan
Rewards & Recognition program
Referral bonus for successful referrals
Position eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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Snowflake SnowPro certification