Lead Data Engineer - Snowflake
Schoolsfirstfcu· Financial Services· Oct 19, 2026 · 9d ago
Tustin CA
In office
Full-time
Lead
$130K–$214K
7+ years exp
Job description
We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.
Lead Data Engineer - Snowflake
The pay range for this position is listed below. Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.
Pay Range:
$129,880.00 - $214,303.00
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
What You’ll Be Doing
Provides high level technical input and guidance to developers, project teams, and business units on the most complex aspects of project definition, applications design, implementation, integration, cost estimation, standardization, and support. Responsible for leading the day to day operations of data platforms and the delivery of functional enhancements involving the team.
Responsible for the day to day operations and uptime of operational data platforms (Snowflake, Qlik, & Boomi) in ensuring the minimum amount of downtime. Identify areas of efficiency and work with teams to streamline processes and technology.
Works with manager in prioritizing the service requests and leading self-organizing efforts in assigning work to developers, provide technical assistance as needed, manage project schedule and tasks assigned to teammembers while ensuring the timeline delivery of the work assignments.
Provides technical guidance to team of database engineers, database administrators and back office application support team in the designing, developing, testing and implementation of projects. Makes independent decisions in regards to design, development, timeline, and implementation projects. Provides support on a daily basis during all phases of SDLC and ensures the successful delivery of the projects.
Performs database and integration related support for major applications. Designs database architecture and integration additions to existing applications and systems. Evaluates existing applications and identifies performance and automation opportunities.
Setup new development and implementation processes to be followed across the IT organization. Coordinates teams using modern development methodologies such as SCRUM/Agile or DevOps.
Researches industry trends and proposes new technologies to support existing needs.
Coordinates and develops technical project estimations for small to medium scale projects involving one or more developers.
Acts as a senior technical resource over multiple projects. Provides guidance on design, deliverables and integrations of software components.
Participates in efforts to share technology expertise and train and mentor others in the use of technologies and development processes.
Provides management with accurate and timely status reports of work assigned to team.
Additional Job Functions
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment related actions.
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
SnowPro Certified preferred
Qlik & Boomi experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Database Platforms High
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
SchoolsFirst FCU is committed to Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Hiring
At SchoolsFirst FCU we are dedicated to building and growing a diverse, inclusive, and authentic Dream Team, so if you’re excited about a position or wanting to make a career change but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Many skills are transferrable and you may be just the right candidate for the position, or for other roles we are working on.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
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