Engineer

DBT Snowflake developer

A Job Description for a DBT Developer with 3-5 years of experience, focusing on macros, modeling, and hands-on SQL within a Snowflake platform, would typically include the following : Job Title : DBT Developer (Snowflake) Experience : 3-5 years Roles and Responsibilities :

DBT Development & Data Transformation :

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data transformation pipelines using dbt on the Snowflake platform.
• DBT Macro Development to Create and utilize Jinja-based DBT macros to promote code reusability, modularity, and dynamic SQL generation within DBT projects.
• Data Transformation & Orchestration to Implement and manage data transformation pipelines using DBT, integrating with various data sources and ensuring efficient data flow.
• Utilize advanced dbt concepts, including macros, materializations (e.g., incremental, view, table), snapshots, and configurations to build efficient data models.
• Write highly optimized and complex SQL queries for data manipulation, cleaning, aggregation, and transformation within dbt models.
• Implement and enforce best practices for dbt project structure, version control (Git), documentation, and testing. Data Modeling :
• Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective data models (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Design and implement logical and physical data models within dbt to support analytical and reporting needs. Snowflake Platform Expertise :
• Leverage Snowflake features and functionalities for performance optimization, including virtual warehouses, clustering, caching, and query optimization.
• Manage and optimize data ingestion and integration processes from various sources into Snowflake. Collaboration & Communication :
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Quality & Governance :
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and lineage throughout the data transformation process.
• Implement and maintain DBT tests to ensure data quality, integrity, and adherence to business rules.
• Implement and maintain data governance policies and procedures within the dbt environment.
• Develop and execute automated tests for dbt models to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Continuous Improvement :
• Stay updated with the latest dbt and Snowflake features and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement automation where appropriate.

Required Skills :

Salary Range- $100,000-$110,000 a year

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