Data Scientist IV - Snowflake Data Engineer

Data Scientist IV Snowflake Data Engineer

Location : Local to Seattle

Job Type : Contract

Start Date : October 20, 2025

Duration : 3 months

Schedule : Full-time, 40 hours / week

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Data Scientist IV specializing in Snowflake and data pipeline development to join a dynamic remote team based in Washington State. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, managing Snowflake environments, and optimizing data workflows in cloud platforms, particularly AWS. This role requires a problem solver with excellent communication skills familiar with Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain data pipelines using Matillion for data integration and transformation.

Utilize advanced Snowflake skills to manage data manipulation, performance tuning, and develop complex data structures such as tables and views.

Conduct data modeling, analysis, and mapping to support sound data warehousing practices and build effective data models.

Optimize performance of data pipelines and troubleshooting existing workflows to ensure efficiency.

Collaborate with stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to understand business requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation supporting data processes and architectural decisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Strong experience with Snowflake's architecture and data manipulation capabilities.

Hands-on experience with Matillion to create and manage ETL / ELT jobs and pipelines.

Advanced SQL skills essential for data querying and transformation tasks.

Experience with ETL / ELT processes and methodologies.

Proficiency with cloud platforms, especially AWS.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies to function effectively in iterative delivery environments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work cross-functionally.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to tackle complex data engineering challenges.

Work Environment

Remote work limited to candidates residing in Washington State, preferably Seattle.

Full-time contract with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.