Data Engineer with Snowflake Plano, TX

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Data Engineer
SnowPro Core Certification
Apache Spark
Snowflake
Databricks

Job Details

Title: Data Engineer Snowflake & Apache Spark (Certified)

Location: Plano TX (5 Days Onsite)

Experience: 8 12 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and certified Data Engineer with proven hands-on experience in Snowflake and Apache Spark. The ideal candidate holds a SnowPro Core or Advanced Certification and a Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark, demonstrating their expertise in modern data platforms and distributed data processing. This role will involve building scalable data pipelines, optimizing data storage, and enabling real-time and batch data processing.

Required Qualifications:

  • Certifications:
    • SnowPro Core / Advanced Certification (e.g., SnowPro Advanced: Architect, Data Engineer, etc.)
    • Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark (latest version preferred)
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience working with Snowflake, including schema design, query optimization, and Snowpipe/Streams/Tasks.
    • 2+ years of hands-on development with Apache Spark (PySpark, Scala, or Java) in Databricks or open-source environments.
    • Strong understanding of distributed computing, data lakes, and modern data architectures.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient in SQL, Spark (RDD/DataFrame APIs), and Python or Scala
    • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), especially integrating Snowflake and Databricks
    • Familiarity with data modeling, data quality, and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect)
    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Delta Lake, MLflow, and Data Governance frameworks
  • Familiarity with real-time data streaming (Kafka, Spark Structured Streaming)
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
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