Senior Snowflake Developer (Python)

Themesoft Inc. is a global IT solutions provider and a Woman‑Owned Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Dallas, TX. With a strong presence across the US, Canada, India, Singapore, and Brazil, we specialize in digital transformation, consulting, and workforce solutions across diverse industries.
We are currently looking for a tech‑savvy and results‑driven professional for one of our leading clients. If you’re passionate about technology and looking to grow in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Job Title: Senior Snowflake Developer (Python)
Toronto, ON / Hybrid
Long term Contract
Experience 8–12 years overall data engineering experience, with 4+ years on Snowflake
Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Snowflake Developer with strong Python experience to design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud‑based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Snowflake architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization, along with hands‑on experience building data pipelines and automation using Python. This role involves close collaboration with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑performance analytics solutions.
Key Responsibilities Snowflake Development & Architecture
Design, develop, and maintain Snowflake data warehouses, schemas, and data models
Implement and manage Snowflake objects including databases, schemas, tables, views, streams, and tasks
Optimize query performance, clustering, and warehouse sizing
Implement data sharing, time travel, and zero‑copy cloning features
Ensure best practices for security, role‑based access control (RBAC), and data governance
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Python
Integrate Snowflake with Python frameworks and libraries (e.g., Pandas, Snowflake Connector, Snowpark)
Build reusable Python modules for data validation, transformation, and automation
Implement error handling, logging, and monitoring for data pipelines
Data Integration & Orchestration
Integrate data from multiple sources (RDBMS, APIs, flat files, cloud storage)
Work with orchestration tools such as Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar
Implement CI/CD pipelines for data workloads
Performance, Quality & Reliability
Troubleshoot data issues and optimize pipeline reliability
Implement data quality checks and reconciliation processes
Monitor Snowflake usage and manage cost optimization
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business teams
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision‑making
Document technical designs, data models, and operational procedures
Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills
Strong hands‑on experience with Snowflake
Advanced proficiency in Python
Strong SQL expertise, including complex queries and performance tuning
Experience with Snowflake Snowpark (Python) is a strong plus
Knowledge of ETL/ELT concepts and data warehousing principles
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Bitbucket, etc.)
Preferred Skills
Experience with Airflow, dbt, or similar data tools
Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and security best practices
Exposure to DevOps / CI‑CD practices for data platforms
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Proactive mindset with attention to detail
Nice to Have
Experience with real‑time or near‑real‑time data processing
Exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
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