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Job description

Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake | Cloud Migration

Location: Milton Keynes (flexible hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent benefits

A leading regulated financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in their cloud transformation journey. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and implement data engineering solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement cloud data pipelines using Snowflake and modern data engineering tools
Lead the migration of on-premises ETL processes to cloud services
Develop and optimize data models, ensuring scalability and performance
Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
Drive improvements in data engineering processes and systems

Required Experience & Skills:

Strong experience in data engineering and data warehousing
Strong expertise in Snowflake, including performance tuning and optimization
Proficient in Java or Scala or Python
Advanced SQL skills
Experience with DBT and modern data pipeline tools
Strong knowledge of file formats (ORC, Parquet, AVRO) and optimization techniques
Experience with DevOps practices and containerization technologies
Proven track record of stakeholder management
Experience working in regulated environments

Desirable:

Experience with Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar technologies
Knowledge of machine learning and AI integration
Experience with Agile methodologies
Cloud certifications (AWS, Snowflake)

Benefits:

Competitive salary
10% bonus
Excellent 10.5% company pension contribution
Comprehensive healthcare package
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Modern tech stack and innovation-focused environment

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you'll have the chance to shape the future of data engineering while working with the latest cloud technologies.

To apply or learn more about this position, please submit your application.

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