Data Engineer (Snowflake)
Freelance/contract Snowflake Data Engineer or Architect joining a major data transformation project for a client in Sweden. Day to day: designing, building and optimising a cloud data platform with Snowflake, Python, SQL, dbt and AWS/Azure/GCP, including ETL/ELT pipelines, modelling, governance and cost/performance tuning.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Uppsala län, Sweden
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Data engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or Data Architecture
- Strong hands-on Snowflake expertise, including platform design and optimisation
- Advanced SQL and Python skills
- Experience with dbt, Airflow or similar orchestration tools
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure or GCP environments
- Experience designing modern data warehouses and scalable data platforms
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
Nice to have
- SnowPro certification
- Experience with Data Vault or dimensional modelling
- Previous enterprise transformation projects
Full description
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
We're looking for an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer or Snowflake Architect to join a major data transformation project with a client based in Sweden.
You'll play a key role in designing, building and optimising a modern cloud data platform, working alongside experienced Data Engineers, Architects and business stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Snowflake specialist who enjoys solving complex data challenges and delivering scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and optimise scalable data pipelines and architectures using Snowflake.
- Build robust ETL/ELT processes and integrate data from multiple sources.
- Lead Snowflake platform design, performance tuning and cost optimisation.
- Work with Python, SQL and modern data transformation tools such as dbt.
- Implement data modelling, governance and security best practices.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders on wider cloud data transformation initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or Data Architecture.
- Strong hands-on Snowflake expertise, including platform design and optimisation.
- Advanced SQL and Python skills.
- Experience with dbt, Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure or GCP environments.
- Experience designing modern data warehouses and scalable data platforms.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
Desirable
SnowPro certification, experience with Data Vault or dimensional modelling, and previous enterprise transformation projects.