Perficient

Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake DBT

Perficient Colombia

IT Services and IT Consulting · 5,001-10,000 employees

11 h ago
Remote data-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Colombia
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About the role

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end ELT pipelines while implementing modular and scalable data models using dbt and Snowflake. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality datasets and optimize data platform performance.

What they look for

Snowflake Dbt SQL Python Data engineering Analytics engineering ELT pipelines Data modeling Airflow Prefect Dagster CI/CD Git Cloud platforms Data quality Data observability

Requirements

Requires a bachelor degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in data or analytics engineering. Candidates must possess strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data stack principles including orchestration and version control.

Benefits

Paid time off Holidays Billable bonus opportunities Rewards and recognition programs

Full description

  • Design, build, and maintain end-to-end ELT pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery of data.
  • Develop and optimize transformations using dbt (data build tool), implementing modular, testable, and scalable data models.
  • Work with Snowflake to design performant and scalable data warehouse solutions.
  • Implement data modeling best practices (star schema, dimensional modeling, data marts).
  • Ensure data quality, testing, and documentation using dbt frameworks (tests, lineage, documentation).
  • Integrate and orchestrate pipelines using modern tools (Airflow, Prefect, or similar).
  • Collaborate with analytics, data science, and business teams to deliver high-quality datasets for decision-making.
  • Optimize queries and data pipelines for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Apply best practices in CI/CD, version control, and data observability.
  • Contribute to the evolution of modern data platforms and analytics ecosystems.
  • Communicate technical solutions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering roles.
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake as a data warehouse platform.
  • Strong experience with dbt (data build tool) for transformations, modeling, and testing.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL (advanced level).
  • Experience with Python for data processing and orchestration.
  • Understanding of modern data stack principles (ELT, modular pipelines, analytics engineering).
  • Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, etc.).
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced English (written and spoken).
  • Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.

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