Sr. Data Engineer (Snowflake & Python)
Senior Data Engineer (Snowflake & Python)
1-Year Contract | $60/hour + Benefit Options
Location: Parsippany, NJ (office transition to Providence, NJ during contract)
Hybrid: On-site a few days per month (local candidates only)
Work Authorization Requirement
You must be authorized to work for any employer as a W2 employee. This is required for this role.
This position is W-2 only — no C2C, no third-party submissions, and no sponsorship will be considered.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support enterprise-scale data initiatives for a highly collaborative engineering organization. This is a new, long-term contract opportunity for a hands-on data professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building high-quality, scalable data solutions on Snowflake.
Candidates must be based in or around New Jersey, able to work on-site at least 3 days per month, and meet the W2 employment requirement.
What You’ll Do
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Design, develop, and support enterprise-level data solutions with a strong focus on Snowflake
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Participate across the full software development lifecycle — planning, requirements, development, testing, and QA
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Partner closely with engineering and data teams to identify and implement optimal technical solutions
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Build and maintain high-performance, scalable data pipelines and data warehouse architectures
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Ensure platform performance, reliability, and uptime, maintaining strong coding and design standards
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Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, implement fixes, and document preventive solutions
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Manage deliverables and priorities effectively in a fast-moving environment
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Contribute to data governance practices including metadata management and data lineage
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Support analytics and reporting use cases leveraging advanced SQL and analytical functions
Required Skills & Experience
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8+ years of experience designing and developing data solutions in an enterprise environment
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5+ years of hands-on Snowflake experience
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Strong hands-on development skills with SQL and Python
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Proven experience designing and developing data warehouses in Snowflake
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Ability to diagnose, optimize, and tune SQL queries
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Experience with Azure data frameworks (e.g., Azure Data Factory)
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Strong experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow, Informatica, Automic, or similar
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Solid understanding of metadata management and data lineage
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Hands-on experience with SQL analytical functions
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Working knowledge of Shell scripting and Java scripting
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Experience using Git, Confluence, and Jira
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Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
Nice to Have
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Experience supporting Pharma industry data
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Exposure to Omni-channel data environments
Why This Opportunity
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$60/hour on a long-term 1-year contract
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Benefit options available
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Hybrid structure with limited on-site requirement
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High-impact role supporting enterprise data initiatives
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Clear expectations: W-2 only, no third-party submissions, no Corp-to-Corp
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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