Remote Senior Consulting Engineer

Senior Snowflake Engineer

xFact, Inc. is a rapidly growing company serving various Government agencies.

We are a team of passionate and driven individuals who are committed to building innovative products and services.

Leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, we deliver efficient, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.

Our collaborative approach involves working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our products and services accordingly.

We value creativity, agility, and excellence, fostering a culture that encourages continuous learning and growth.

About Our Team

Our team comprises talented professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact through technology.

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and the chance to work on meaningful projects that serve the public good.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Snowflake Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake data architecture and a strong command of cloud technologies.

You will design, develop, and maintain scalable data environments that serve as the foundation for our analytics and business intelligence solutions.

This role may involve participation in entirely unrelated projects, requiring a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.

You will need to quickly understand new data sources, business processes, and industry-specific requirements to deliver effective data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and optimize Snowflake data warehouses and other cloud-based data platforms, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Establish robust data modeling practices (e.g., dimensional modeling, schema design) and define metadata management and governance frameworks.
• Develop and manage end-to-end data pipelines—ensuring efficient ingestion, transformation, and delivery of large-scale datasets.
• Implement data quality controls, validation checks, and alerting mechanisms to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Enforce data security measures, privacy regulations, and industry compliance standards within all data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and translate them into scalable Snowflake architectures.
• Adapt rapidly to projects spanning various domains, aligning each data solution with project-specific goals and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor data performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, data warehousing, or a similar role.
• Proven expertise with Snowflake, including performance tuning, micro-partitioning, and advanced security features.
• Proficiency and knowledge in various programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with related cloud data services (e.g., Redshift, S3) and best practices for distributed data processing.
• Understanding of data security, privacy regulations, and compliance standards relevant to public sector data.
• Proven experience working with large and complex datasets and working knowledge of data engineering concepts like ETL and data ingestion methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail with minimal supervision and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to work on diverse projects across different domains.

What We Offer

• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA)
• 13 days paid state & federal holidays
• Paid Family and Medical Leave

Application Requirements

Please include a brief statement of your salary expectations as part of your application.