Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in

Snowflake and dbt

, to design and implement scalable, high-performing data solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building modern data pipelines, mentoring engineering teams, and driving best practices for cloud-based data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and data warehouse solutions on

Snowflake

.

- Develop and maintain dbt models for data transformation, testing, and documentation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.

- Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and security across pipelines and platforms.

- Leverage

Airflow

(or other orchestration tools) to schedule and monitor workflows.

- Integrate data from multiple sources using tools like

Fivetran

.

- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers in the team.

- Optimize costs, performance, and scalability of cloud-based data environments.





- Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

- 8–12 years of overall experience in Data Engineering, with at least 3–4 years in a lead role

.

- Strong hands-on expertise in

Snowflake

(data modeling, performance tuning, query optimization, security, and cost management).

- Proficiency in dbt

(core concepts, macros, testing, documentation, and deployment).

- Solid programming skills in

Python

(for data processing, automation, and integrations).

- Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as

Apache Airflow

.

- Exposure to ELT/ETL tools like

Fivetran

.

- Strong understanding of modern data warehouse architectures, data governance, and cloud-native environments.

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Valuable to Have

- Hands-on experience with

Databricks

(PySpark, Delta Lake, MLflow).

- Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Experience in building CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.

📌 Lead Data Engineer – Snowflake (Bengaluru)
🏢 08World
📍 Bengaluru