Data Engineer (AWS, Snowflake, dbt)

Data Engineer (AWS, Snowflake, dbt) Location: Markham, ON Position Type: Full-time / Contract Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite mandatory) About the Company Our client is a global leader in digital transformation and technology consulting, delivering end-to-end solutions in cloud, data engineering, AI, and automation. With a strong global presence and commitment to innovation, the company empowers organizations to modernize, optimize, and transform their data-driven ecosystems. About the Role We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in modern data platforms, AWS, and Snowflake. You’ll work within the Enterprise Data Services Group , supporting the architecture, development, and delivery of data ecosystems that align with the client’s modernization journey toward Snowflake and AI-driven insights. Key Responsibilities • Build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines using dbt , Snowflake , and AWS services . • Support the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT workflows and data models. • Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code in SQL , Python , and Terraform . • Collaborate with data architects and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions. • Ensure high data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems. • Participate in code reviews and performance optimization. • Troubleshoot data issues and propose sustainable fixes. • Contribute to agile delivery and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience • 8+ years of experience in data engineering. • Hands-on experience with Snowflake , AWS Cloud Services , and dbt Core/Cloud . • Strong command of SQL , Python , and shell scripting. • Solid understanding of data modeling and ETL/ELT processes. • Familiarity with data orchestration tools like Airflow or AWS Managed Airflow . • Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket). • Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI projects is a plus. Preferred Certifications • SnowPro Core Certification • dbt Developer Certification • AWS Cloud Practitioner