Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Company overview: Blue Orange Digital is a boutique data & AI consultancy that delivers enterprise-grade results. We design and build modern data platforms, analytics, and ML/AI Agent solutions for mid‑market and enterprise clients across Private Equity, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Retail. Our teams work with technologies like Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem to turn messy, real-world data into trustworthy, actionable insight. We’re a builder‑led, client‑first culture that prizes ownership, clear communication, and shipping high‑impact work. Note: Please submit your resume in English, as all application materials must be in English for review and consideration. Position Overview We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a staff-augmentation team supporting a fast-moving SaaS data platform working through a significant post-acquisition data backlog. You'll combine strong technical expertise with ownership and sound engineering judgment — designing and building scalable, reliable pipelines on a modern Snowflake/dbt/Airflow stack while understanding the broader business objectives behind them. This is a high-visibility seat: you'll be evaluated directly against incumbent contractor performance in your first 60 days, with strong, self-directed delivery translating into a long-term dedicated placement. Responsibilities Own complex technical projects end-to-end with minimal direction, from design through production Design, build, and maintain scalable ELT pipelines in dbt against a Snowflake warehouse, including query and warehouse performance tuning Build and maintain orchestration workflows in Apache Airflow Apply dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and analytics engineering best practices to support reliable downstream reporting Prepare and model data for consumption in modern BI tools, primarily Sigma, with some exposure to Tableau for embedded, customer-facing reporting Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and platform modernization Mentor other engineers through code review and technical guidance, raising the technical bar of the broader team Proactively flag risks and performance issues, and help shape the platform's forward-looking AI/ML data capabilities Requirements 7+ years of professional data engineering experience, with a demonstrated track record of owning complex projects under minimal direction Hands-on proficiency with Snowflake, including performance tuning and modern Snowflake capabilities — the core stack on this engagement Strong dbt experience building and maintaining production ELT pipelines Experience with Apache Airflow or a comparable orchestration platform Strong Python skills Solid grounding in dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and analytics engineering best practices Comfort working in modern reporting/visualization tools such as Sigma, Tableau, or Power BI Track record of designing scalable, maintainable, well-documented pipelines and models Demonstrated mentorship experience — comfortable reviewing code and raising the technical bar for less senior engineers Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred qualifications: Snowflake Cortex experience and/or Snowflake AI certification — currently the single highest-leverage differentiator for this role; flag prominently on any candidate who has it Sigma experience (not required — low barrier to entry for a strong engineer, but a plus) Tableau experience, particularly for embedded/customer-facing reporting Prior experience in a post-acquisition or carve-out data environment Benefits: Fully remote Flexible Schedule Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid parental/bereavement leave Worldwide recognized clients to build skills for an excellent resume Top-notch team to learn and grow with Background checks may be required for certain positions/projects. Blue Orange Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. Department Engineering Role Senior Data Engineer Locations Multiple locations Remote status Fully Remote Monthly salary $6,750 - $7,500 About Blue Orange Digital Blue Orange Digital is a data and AI consulting firm that helps companies turn complex data into real business outcomes. We partner with organizations across industries to design and deploy scalable data infrastructure, advanced analytics, and AI-powered solutions. Our team is fully remote, globally distributed, and driven by curiosity, impact, and innovation.