Senior Data Engineer (Snowflake)

Solvd

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About The Position

Solvd Inc. is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join a small, cross-functional engineering team modernizing a data platform for a global financial services client. The role is hands-on with Snowflake and dbt, designing data models, migrating legacy Oracle-based ETL processes, and contributing to architectural decisions with client stakeholders.

This delivery-oriented position provides ownership of assigned components from end to end. The engineer will participate in client-facing technical discussions and work with engineering and business teams to define and implement solutions.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data transformation, modeling, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of data modeling principles, data architecture, and scalable data solution design.
• Practical experience with dbt for developing and maintaining data transformation workflows.
• Proficiency in Python for data engineering, scripting, and automation.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and modern data pipeline development.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and containerized environments, including Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills related to data quality, performance, and reconciliation.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate directly with client stakeholders and participate in regular technical discussions with US-based teams.
• English proficiency sufficient for regular technical discussions with US-based teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle databases, Oracle ETL, and legacy reporting environments.
• Prior involvement in data platform modernization or migration from Oracle to Snowflake.
• Experience with Power BI and semantic reporting models.
• Snowflake professional certification.
• Experience designing and optimizing analytical data models for enterprise reporting.
• Experience working with distributed, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Background in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
• Availability for occasional business trips to St. Louis, USA, approximately once every three weeks for one to two days.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize data models and transformation workflows using Snowflake and dbt.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable data architecture spanning raw through semantic data layers.
• Support modernization of existing Oracle-based ETL and reporting processes.
• Investigate and address data performance, consistency, and reconciliation challenges.
• Develop and maintain data processing, transformation, and automation solutions using Python.
• Participate in solution design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Support DevOps activities, including deployment, configuration, and operational aspects of the data platform.
• Take ownership of assigned technical components and deliverables within the team.
• Participate in client-facing technical discussions and project meetings.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.
• Global team offering opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.
• Inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed