Data Engineer - Horizontal Talent

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, and Apache Airflow
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes for data ingestion, transformation, and loading
• Collaborate with data modelers to implement and maintain data models in Snowflake
• Write and maintain dbt models for data transformation and business logic implementation
• Work with management and infrastructure teams as an influencer for in decision of using open source or cloud managed services for dbt and Airflow
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity throughout the data lifecycle
• Implement data security and access control measures in Snowflake
• Optimize query performance and resource utilization in Snowflake
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate data systems and support analytics needs
• Implement data governance policies and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on data warehouse and data mart architectures.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
• Hands on experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Apache Airflow
• Experience with cloud based data warehousing and ETL/ELT processes
• Knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices
• Understanding of data privacy and security principles

• Experience in the financial or mortgage industry

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent coding practices and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment
• Effective communication skills to interact with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving data issues

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.