Senior Snowflake / Automation Data Engineer

Job description

Xcelacore is a Chicago-based technology consulting firm. As a trusted partner, we help businesses implement technology to drive innovation with flexibility, quality, and for less.

Position:Senior Snowflake / Automation Data Engineer

Location: Onsite at Client location in Chicago
Company: Xcelacore
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

As a Senior Cloud Data Engineer specializing in Oracle Exadata, you will have a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and managing our data infrastructure on cloud platforms, focusing on Oracle Exadata. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and optimized for analytics. Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Snowflake data warehouse system to extract and compare datasets.
• Data Architecture: Collaborate with data architects to design and implement efficient data storage and retrieval solutions that adhere to industry best practices.
• Data Integration: Create and manage ETL pipelines for seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading from various sources.
• Cloud Proficiency: Leverage cloud platforms, including Oracle Cloud, AWS, or Azure, to establish and maintain data environments that are scalable and cost-efficient.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of Oracle Exadata databases and queries to meet the analytical needs of data scientists and analysts.
• Data Security: Implement robust data security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, ETL processes, and system configurations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data requirements and ensure data availability and quality.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to junior Data Engineers, stay updated on the latest Data Engineering trends and technologies, and actively contribute to the team's growth and knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications

• Onsite in Chicago
• Hands-on coding/ development experience with Snowflake / AWS
• Must have strong experience in Python for developing automation process.
• 8+ years of experience with modern Data Engineering tech stacks

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you work onsite in Chicago?

Work Location: In person