Capgemini

Lead Data Engineer - Snowflake

Capgemini$165K — $190K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Analytics Engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing data platforms on Snowflake.
  • Proven expertise in Unified Data & AI platform architecture and Medallion architecture implementation.
  • Deep experience with Snowflake Dynamic Tables, dbt, Snowpipe, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-wide Unified Data & AI Platforms leveraging Snowflake.
  • Architect and develop scalable Medallion Layer data models and frameworks.
  • Build and maintain high-performance ELT pipelines using Snowflake and dbt tools.
  • Develop AI-powered solutions utilizing the Snowflake Cortex ecosystem.
  • Establish and maintain Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) frameworks.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop customer-centric data products and implement CI/CD processes.
  • Monitor and optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, company paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans such as 401(k) in the U.S. and RRSP in Canada.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Snowflake Data & AI Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale Data & AI platforms on Snowflake. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern data architecture, Medallion data modeling, data engineering, AI/ML enablement, governance, and cloud-native platform development. This role will be instrumental in delivering scalable, secure, and business-centric data products while leveraging Snowflake's latest AI, analytics, and governance capabilities.

Your role

  • Design and implement enterprise-wide Unified Data & AI Platforms leveraging Snowflake.
  • Architect and develop scalable Medallion Layer (Bronze, Silver, Gold) data models and frameworks.
  • Build and maintain high-performance ELT pipelines utilizing:
    • Snowflake Dynamic Tables
    • dbt
    • Tasks & Stored Procedures
    • Snowpipe
    • Snowflake Openflow Connect
  • Develop AI-powered solutions using the Snowflake Cortex ecosystem, including:
    • Cortex Analyst
    • Cortex Search
    • Cortex Agents
    • Snowpark ML
    • Python
    • Streamlit
    • MLOps frameworks
  • Design and implement secure, governed data environments using Snowflake Horizon.
  • Establish and maintain Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to develop customer-centric and domain-oriented data products.Implement CI/CD processes and Git-integrated development workflows.
  • Monitor, optimize, and improve platform performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Partner with architects, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to security, governance, compliance, and data quality standards.


Skills & experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Analytics Engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing data platforms on Snowflake.
  • Proven expertise in:
    • Unified Data & AI platform architecture
    • Medallion architecture implementation
    • ELT/ETL pipeline development
    • Data warehousing and data lake concepts
  • Deep experience with:
    • Snowflake Dynamic Tables
    • dbt
    • Snowpipe
    • Tasks
    • Stored Procedures
    • Openflow Connect
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake AI and ML capabilities:
    • Cortex Analyst
    • Cortex Search
    • Cortex Agents
    • Snowpark ML
    • Streamlit
    • Python
    • MLOps practices
  • Strong understanding of Snowflake security, governance, and data management capabilities, including Horizon.
  • Experience implementing RBAC and ABAC security models.
  • Experience with Git-based source control and modern ELT frameworks.Strong cloud platform experience with AWS.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.


The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $165,000 - $190,000.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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