Data Engineer – Snowflake Implementation (Greenfield Engagement) Flexible engagement options (contract or permanent, depending on fit) Sydney We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to lead a Snowflake implementation engagement from the ground up. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys designing scalable data platforms, working closely with stakeholders, and turning complex data requirements into production-ready solutions. You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture, building robust pipelines, and setting best practices for a modern Snowflake-based data environment. What you’ll be doing: Lead the end-to-end Snowflake implementation, from initial design through to production rollout Design and build scalable data warehouse/lakehouse architectures on Snowflake Develop and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Matillion, or similar Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, SaaS platforms, databases, cloud storage) Implement data modelling, performance optimisation, and cost controls within Snowflake Establish best practices around data quality, governance, security, and access controls Collaborate closely with analytics, product, and business stakeholders to understand requirements Document architecture, data models, and implementation decisions What we’re looking for: Strong hands-on experience delivering Snowflake implementations (greenfield or major migrations) Solid background as a Data Engineer (typically 4 years) Deep experience with SQL and strong proficiency in Python Experience designing data models for analytics and reporting use cases Familiarity with modern data stack tools (dbt, Airflow, CI/CD for data, etc.) Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions Consulting, project-based, or delivery-focused experience is a strong plus Nice to Have: Experience migrating from legacy data warehouses to Snowflake Exposure to data governance, privacy, or regulated environments Experience setting up monitoring, observability, and cost optimisation in Snowflake Why work with us? Opportunity to own and shape a Snowflake implementation end-to-end Work on a modern, cloud-first data platform High-impact engagement with clear outcomes and visibility Flexible engagement options (contract or permanent, depending on fit)
