Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake

Do you have a passion for all things data and a drive to lead and mentor others?

As a senior data engineer (Snowflake), you will architect, build, and optimize advanced data solutions, while leading projects and growing the capabilities of our data engineering team. You’ll work directly with stakeholders to understand business needs, coordinate resources, and deliver impactful analytics solutions.

We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

Make a difference on our team as a senior data engineer (Snowflake)!

What you’ll do as a senior data engineer (Snowflake):

• Architect, design and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms using Spark, Python, Snowflake, and DBT

  Lead end-to-end data engineering projects, ensuring quality delivery and effective resource management

  Translate business requirements into technical solutions; collaborate with BI teams using Power BI and Tableau

  Mentor data engineers and promote best practices for performance, scalability, and governance

  Develop and automate ETL/ELT workflows with Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Databricks; implement CI/CD and testing for data quality

  Apply advanced data modeling (dimensional, CDC, SCD), profiling, validation, and lineage tracking to ensure robust governance

  What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years in data and analytics engineering with expertise in Spark, Python, Snowflake, and DBT

    Proven experience leading projects and supervising teams in data engineering

    Strong knowledge of cloud data warehouse architecture (Snowflake, Azure)

    Track record of mentoring and developing data engineers

    Advanced ETL/ELT expertise, including complex data movements, rollback strategies, and performance tuning

    Hands-on experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Dagster)

    Proficiency in automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and data quality frameworks

    Exposure to data governance, security strategies (masking, encryption), and diverse data sources (Oracle, APIs, SFTP)

    Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

    Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

    Strong data modeling skills (dimensional modeling, CDC, SCDs)

    Why you’ll love it here:

    Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one

    Flexible health benefits and wellness program

    TFSA and RRSP programs

    100% matched company pension plan

    Training programs to build new and transferable skills

    About Best Buy

    As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

    We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements.

    Join our amazing team!

    We are looking for people just like you.

    Annualized Compensation Range

    $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

    This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above.

    Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

     

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