Senior Data Engineer - Modern Data & AI Platforms

The Senior Data Engineer role at Spring Venture Group is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data pipelines, data modeling, analytics, AI/ML enablement, and modern cloud-native platforms, with Snowflake as your foundation.We are looking for someone who is excited to move away from building every pipeline from scratch and toward designing data products and AI-powered applications. As automation and platform capabilities advance, you will evolve from a traditional builder into a strategic architect of data-driven solutions.ESSENTIAL DUTIESModern Data Platform & AI EnablementBuild advanced data pipelines utilizing the Medallion Architecture to create high-quality data sources in Snowflake.Leverage AI-assisted development tools to reduce manual pipeline work and explore emerging Snowflake capabilities like Cortex to support AI/ML-enabled workflows.Build Data Applications that contribute to interactive experiences, including Streamlit-based apps, transforming Snowflake from a warehouse into a full-service data platform.Create robust data pipelines using AWS technologies to serve specific business needs.Data Modeling & Business ImpactDesign and evolve analytical data models that support BI, advanced analytics, and AI workloads.Partner directly with Analytics and Data Science teams to translate complex business questions into well-structured, modular data assets.Write complex Python/SQL, scripts, and stored procedures to ensure 99.95% uptime and optimize query performance for downstream consumption.Leadership & Engineering ExcellenceServe as a primary advisor to the Data Management team to identify opportunities for technical improvements and automation.Act as a leader for junior and mid-level engineers, providing direction on programming best practices, query optimization, and business tact.Architect replacements for legacy systems with a focus on data governance and maintainable documentation, including flowcharts and clear code comments.Support after hours and weekend releases from our internal Software Development teams.Actively participate in code review and weekly technicals with another more senior engineer or manager.Assist departments with time-critical SQL execution and debug database performance problems.