Northern Trust · 1 month ago
Senior Snowflake Developer (contract)
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85/hr - $95/hr
4+ years expNorthern Trust is seeking an experienced Snowflake Developer to join their data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Snowflake data platform capabilities and will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data ingestion solutions across cloud platforms.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Snowflake as the core data warehouse platform
Build and optimize data ingestion processes for both batch file-based loads and real-time streaming data from various sources
Implement data transformation logic using Snowflake SQL, stored procedures, and Python integration Collaborate with data architects and analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring high availability and data quality
Develop and maintain documentation for data processes, data models, and system architecture
Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD practices for data pipeline deployments
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake data platform including advanced SQL, stored procedures, and performance optimization
Strong experience with data ingestion patterns including bulk loading, micro-batching, and streaming data processing
Proficiency with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch
Experience with Azure data services including Data Factory, Event Hubs, Blob Storage, and Azure Functions
Solid Python programming skills for data processing, API integrations, and automation scripts
Experience with data modeling concepts and dimensional modeling techniques
Understanding of data security, governance, and compliance best practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
Minimum 4+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Proven track record of delivering production-ready data solutions at scale
Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
Preferred
Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core or Advanced certifications)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms
Experience with data quality frameworks and monitoring tools
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits via Hiregenics
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
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