Senior Data Engineer

About Your New EmployerJoin a global in SaaS company with a reputation for innovation, inclusivity, and cutting-edge technology.Our current contractors consistently provide excellent feedback on the work environment and culture.Based in Galway but open to remote working from anywhere in Ireland with occasional visits to office.About Your New JobDesign, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and models using dbt and Snowflake, optimized for customer-centric analytics.Build, monitor, and optimize automated data workflows using Python and orchestration tools, ensuring reliability and performance.Collaborate with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate customer and operational requirements into robust technical solutions.Apply AI-driven techniques for data enrichment, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling to support proactive customer insights.Maintain best practices for version control, testing, CI/CD, and documentation of data models and pipelines.Ensure strong governance, data quality, and security across all data processes, aligned with cyber security standards.Support and mentor junior data team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.What Skills You NeedProven experience as a Data Engineer in a high-growth, customer-focused environment.Expertise in:dbt Core: Advanced modeling, testing, macros, and package management.Snowflake: Warehousing, performance tuning, role/security management.Python: ETL/ELT scripting, API integration, automation.Strong SQL skills and understanding of advanced data modeling concepts.Experience with reproducible, scalable data workflows and orchestration tools.Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable business impact through data.Familiarity with Prefect for workflow orchestration.Experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, ECS).Knowledge of enterprise BI governance and compliance practices.What’s on OfferDaily Rate Contract: €500 - €550 per day (€120k per year equivalent).6 month contract with strong potential for extensions.Flexible Working: Hybrid model with extensive remote options.Streamlined Hiring Process: An efficient interview process to get you started quickly.