Snowflake Data Engineer (Intermediate–Senior)
for
Next Pathway
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*The Automated Cloud Migration Company*
Locatio
n: Downtown Toronto, ON (Onsite, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 P
M)Duratio
n: 4-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extensio
n)Compan
y: Next Pathw
ay
Next Pathway is seeking an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer to support a major enterprise client that is building a new cloud data platform on Snowflake. This is a greenfield implementation where the successful candidate will help design and develop modern data pipelines, leverage Snowflake-native capabilities, and enable business users with trusted, analytics-ready da
ta.The ideal candidate combines strong data engineering skills with hands-on Snowflake expertise and a passion for building scalable, high-performance data solutions that drive business val
ue.
Responsibili
mentsData Pipeline Develop
mentDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver data into Snowfl
ake.Develop ELT/ETL processes to support batch and near real-time data integration requireme
nts.Integrate data from various enterprise applications, databases, APIs, and cloud-based sour
ces.Ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency throughout the data lifecy
cle.Snowflake Solution Develop
mentLeverage Snowflake-native capabilities to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable data soluti
ons.Develop and optimize Snowflake objects including databases, schemas, tables, views, tasks, streams, and dynamic tab
les.Utilize Snowflake features to support data transformation, orchestration, and performance optimizat
ion.Collaborate with platform engineers to ensure solutions align with governance, security, and operational standa
rds.Data Mart & Analytics Enable mentSupport the design and development of business-focused data marts and semantic data mod
els.Create curated datasets that enable self-service reporting and analyt
ics.Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, and data consumers to understand reporting and analytics requireme




nts.Enable new analytics capabilities through the delivery of high-quality, trusted data ass
ets.Performance & Optimiza tionOptimize data models, transformations, and queries for performance and scalabil
ity.Monitor pipeline execution and troubleshoot data processing iss
ues.Implement best practices for cost management, performance tuning, and operational efficiency within Snowfl
ake.Contribute to data engineering standards, documentation, and development proces
ses.
Required Qualifica
tions4+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or cloud data platform develop
ment.2+ years of hands-on Snowflake development experi
ence.Strong SQL development and data modeling sk
ills.Experience building and maintaining enterprise data pipelines and data integration solut
ions.Experience developing dimensional models, data marts, and analytics-ready data
sets.Understanding of modern ELT/ETL design patterns and best pract
ices.Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google C
loud.Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical sk
ills.Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with business and technical stakehol
ders.
Preferred Qualific ationsSnowPro Certification (Core or Adva
nced).Experience with Snowflake-native features such as Streams, Tasks, Dynamic Tables, Snowpark, and Data Sh
aring.Experience with data orchestration and integration
tools.Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and DataOps prac
tices.Experience supporting enterprise reporting, analytics, and business intelligence initia
tives.Knowledge of modern data architecture and cloud-native data platform d
escription. What Success Loo
ks LikeReliable and scalable data pipelines delivering trusted enterpris
e data.Well-designed data marts that support reporting, dashboards, and ana
lytics.Effective use of Snowflake-native capabilities to maximize platform
value.High-quality, governed datasets available for business consu
mption.Delivery of current analytics capabilities that improve business decision-
making.

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