Lead Data Engineer - Snowflake

SchoolsFirst FCU is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to help run and evolve the operational data environment that powers key business applications. This onsite role in Tustin, CA focuses on maintaining uptime for production data platforms while delivering functional enhancements and providing technical leadership across multiple initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Own day-to-day operations and uptime for operational data platforms including Snowflake, Qlik, and Boomi, working to minimize downtime.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and partner with teams to streamline processes and technology.
• Work with the manager to prioritize service requests and lead self-organizing assignment of work to developers.
• Provide technical assistance as needed, manage the project schedule and team task execution, and ensure delivery timelines are met.
• Deliver technical guidance to database engineers, database administrators, and back office application support through design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Make independent decisions related to design, development, timelines, and implementation for projects.
• Provide daily support across phases of the SDLC to support successful project delivery.
• Support database and integration needs for major applications, including designing database architecture and integration changes to existing systems.
• Evaluate existing applications to identify performance and automation opportunities.
• Set up new development and implementation processes for IT organization adoption, coordinating teams using SCRUM/Agile or DevOps approaches.
• Research industry trends and propose new technologies aligned to existing needs.
• Develop technical project estimates for small to medium scale efforts involving one or more developers.
• Serve as a senior technical resource across multiple projects, guiding design, deliverables, and software component integrations.
• Share technology expertise and participate in training and mentoring others on technologies and development processes.
• Provide management with accurate, timely status updates for assigned work.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent years of experience required
• 7-10 years of prior relevant experience required
• Experience with Snowflake required
• Microsoft SQL Server (High)
• Data Integration Services (High)
• Agile Methodology, SCRUM (High)
• Information Technology Service Management (High)
• Analytical Platforms (High)
• Data Management Best Practices (High)

Preferred qualifications

• SnowPro Certified preferred
• Qlik and Boomi experience preferred
• Database Platforms (High)

Tools and technologies

• Snowflake, Qlik, Boomi
• SCRUM/Agile, DevOps
• Microsoft SQL Server

Additional job functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements, including BSA regulations corresponding to job duties; failure to comply may result in disciplinary and other employment-related actions.

Compensation: USD 129,880 - 214,303 per year.

Location: Tustin, CA (onsite).