Senior Snowflake Data Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Take technical ownership of the Snowflake-based data platform and develop it strategically and technologically
• ▹Design and optimize scalable data architectures, data warehouses, and data models, focusing on performance, stability, and future readiness
• ▹Develop, operate, and optimize performant ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring reliable and efficient data delivery
• ▹Define best practices for data quality, data modeling, and architecture
• ▹Act as the central point of contact for technical questions, aligning requirements with stakeholders
• ▹Bring your experience into architecture decisions, establish technical standards, and support the team through coaching and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• ▹Several years of professional experience (min. 5-7 years) in data engineering, having successfully implemented complex data platforms and scalable data solutions
• ▹Solid hands-on experience with Snowflake and a good understanding of modern data architectures, performance optimization, and best practices
• ▹Confident with SQL and Python, ideally with experience in tools such as dbt, Apache Airflow, or Dagster, as well as cloud technologies, preferably Azure
• ▹Familiar with building and operating ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, data warehouses, and data lakes
• ▹Good understanding of scalable data architectures, with a focus on stable, performant, and maintainable solutions
• ▹Ownership, technical judgment, and the ability to act as a sparring partner sharing your expertise
• ▹Confident German, good English

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with dbt, Apache Airflow, or Dagster
• ▹Familiarity with Azure cloud environments

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹New work: real freedom to shape things, genuinely short decision paths, a fair JobRad® Loop salary structure in a modern office setting
• ▹Financial support: meal allowance (EUR 46/month), voucher (EUR 50/month) or contribution to EGYM Wellpass, employee discount on bikes (EUR 1,080/year) with partner futurebens, plus an anniversary gift
• ▹30 days of vacation, partial home office, and flexible working hours based on trust with fair time tracking
• ▹Coverage of the Deutschlandticket or a JobRad® leasing subsidy for up to two bikes (EUR 85/month)
• ▹Workation: work up to 40 days a year from 50 different countries worldwide
• ▹Free fruit, coffee, tea, and drinks in the office
• ▹Cooperation with nilohealth.com to support your mental health
• ▹2 extra days of paid leave per year for volunteer work
• ▹Regular company events and community get-togethers