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Lead Data Engineer

Blend360

ArgentinaRemote1d agovia Himalayas

We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in Snowflake-based data platforms, modern data architectures, and AWS, to lead the design and implementation of scalable ingestion and validation solutions for a leading enterprise client.

This is a client-facing leadership role, ideal for engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, governed, and reliable data pipelines that power critical business and analytics workflows.

What will you be doing?

  • Lead the design and implementation of data ingestion architectures in Snowflake, ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Own the development of end-to-end ELT pipelines integrating multiple data sources.
  • Design and enforce data quality frameworks, including validation rules, testing strategies, and monitoring.
  • Apply and drive Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) best practices across data pipelines.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines and architectures on AWS (S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR, etc.).
  • Develop and enhance data validation and ingestion frameworks, including UI components (Streamlit-based) when needed.
  • Act as a technical leader, guiding best practices in data engineering, governance, and pipeline reliability.
  • Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and data quality issues, and implement mitigation strategies before they impact delivery.
  • Contribute to data governance initiatives, including data definitions, lineage, and stewardship practices.
  • Drive documentation and continuous improvement of data platform processes.

What are we looking for?

  • 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering (strong senior-level or lead mindset expected).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (Must).
  • Strong experience building ELT pipelines and data ingestion solutions.
  • Solid experience with SQL and large-scale data processing.
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Medallion Architecture (Must).
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines in AWS (Plus).
  • Experience with data quality, validation frameworks, and governance practices.
  • Familiarity with Snowflake Cortex (Plus).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data workflows (Plus).
  • Experience with Iceberg tables and Snowflake data sharing (Plus).
  • Experience with tools such as dbt, Glue, Athena, EMR, Lambda, Terraform, or CloudFormation (Plus).

Our Perks and Benefits:

📚 Learning Opportunities:

  • Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake.

  • Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies.

  • Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role.

  • Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills.

  • English lessons to support your professional communication.

🛫 Travel opportunities to attend industry conferences and meet clients.

👩‍🏫 Mentoring and Development:

  • Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path.

🎁 Celebrations & Support:

  • Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones.

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