Snowflake DATA Lead

Snowflake DATA Lead at Hirekeyz Inc in Brown Deer, Milwaukee County, US. Lead the architecture and delivery of Snowflake‑based data warehousing solutions while earning a competitive salary of $101,157.61.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize enterprise‑scale data warehouses on Snowflake.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and analysts.
• Integrate Snowflake with DBT to build reliable data transformation pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (BI, analytics, engineering) to align data solutions with business objectives.
• Establish best practices for data modeling, security, and performance tuning.
• Drive continuous improvement of data quality, governance, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Snowflake, including architecture and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in DBT (Data Build Tool) and SQL.
• Strong background in data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior team members.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Python or Scala for data engineering tasks.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Certifications in Snowflake or related cloud data platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $101,157.61 per year. Competitive benefits package includes health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Snowflake DATA Lead do?

They design, develop, and optimize Snowflake data warehouses, lead technical teams, and integrate Snowflake with tools like DBT for data transformation.

What experience is required for this position?

At least 5 years of hands‑on Snowflake experience, strong SQL/DBT skills, and a proven track record of leading data engineering projects.

What is the salary for the Snowflake DATA Lead role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $101,157.61 plus a comprehensive benefits package.