Senior Data Engineer; Contractor

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build and operate enterprise-grade data pipelines using Microsoft Azure as the orchestration layer and Snowflake as the enterprise data lake/warehouse. Focus on reliable ETL/ELT, push/pull data integration patterns, and scalable platform engineering in a GxP/validated environment.

• Design and build batch and incremental data pipelines using Azure-native orchestration services to move data into and out of Snowflake.
• Support push and pull architectures across files, APIs, enterprise applications, and external partners.
• Develop curated, consumption-ready datasets in Snowflake using standardized, reusable patterns.
• Implement data quality and reconciliation controls within pipelines.
• Follow CI/CD and controlled deployment practices across Dev/QA/Prod environments.
• Ensure solutions meet GxP expectations for data integrity, traceability, auditability, and change control.
• Partner with Quality, Validation, and platform teams to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Data Catalog, Metadata & Governance Enablement: publish/maintain data assets, schemas, lineage; support certified datasets, ownership, and usage transparency.

• 10+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure orchestration/integration services.
• Strong experience with Snowflake (data lake/warehouse).
• Proven ETL/ELT and push/pull integration pattern experience.
• Experience in regulated/validated (GxP) environments.
• Strong SQL and data engineering fundamentals.
• Enterprise data platforms and multi-domain data architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, role-based access control, and secure data sharing.
• Experience with Data Catalog tools and implementation.
• Experience integrating ERP, manufacturing, or other regulated systems.