Senior Manager - Snowflake Engineer

Kubrick Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A next-generation technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager - Snowflake Engineer to lead technical delivery and manage teams on cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with the Snowflake platform, programming skills in Python and SQL, and a proven track record of working with clients to deliver effective data engineering projects. Join a motivated team committed to ongoing learning and delivering exceptional results.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Access to Kubrick funded certifications

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Snowflake platform, including Snowpipe, Snowpark, and UDFs.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on client project engagements.
• Work closely with clients to understand and assess requirements.
• Line manage developers and support their professional development.

Skills

Expertise in Snowflake

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Data Governance

Problem-Solving Skills

Client-Facing Experience

Education

SnowPro certifications

Tools

AWS S3

Azure Data Lake

Snowflake

Job description

Kubrick Group | NA# Senior Manager - Snowflake EngineerMansion House, United KingdomShare this job with your network### Job Description/ Summary```Who we are:Kubrick is a next-generation technology consultancy, designed to accelerate delivery and build amazing teams. We deliver services across data, AI, and cloud and we’re building the next generation of tech leaders. Since 2017, we have established a market leading position supporting our clients build their data and technology teams and deliver enduring solutions. About Kubrick Advanced:Kubrick Advanced is the delivery arm of Kubrick. It is a fast-growing team working across an array of practices tasked with delivering client projects and leading teams of Kubrick consultants. We are at the forefront of Kubrick’s growth and instrumental in developing services and solutions for our clients and technology partners. Kubrick Advanced offers opportunities for technical and commercial exposure across a wide range of industries and technical use cases. It is a tight knit team of motivated technology professionals where ongoing learning and development are central to our ethos and internal culture.The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager - Snowflake Engineer to join our growing community of Snowflake developers. A successful applicant will have a strong background in delivering scalable, cloud-based data solutions, particularly within the Snowflake platform. Additionally, they will have extensive experience in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines, models and architectures, leveraging technologies such as Apache Spark, Dataframes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL is essential, along with experience in integrating CI/CD practices and automated testing into data workflows.As a Senior Manager - Snowflake Engineer working in our Kubrick Advanced team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality data engineering projects to our clients, often in collaboration with Snowflake's professional services team. In addition to hands-on technical work, you will often play a leadership role in Kubrick’s delivery squads, providing technical guidance and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.You will also support the growth and capability development of Kubrick Advanced, particularly with respect to our Snowflake delivery capabilities. This will include assuming line management and/or technical leadership roles within the team.Key Responsibilities:•Lead technical delivery within Kubrick’s squads deployed on client project engagements, ensuring that Kubrick is known for the quality of the technical solutions it provides.•Work with Kubrick & client staff of other disciplines to understand and assess requirements, design solutions and inform delivery planning.•Seek, build, and maintain effective client relationships contributing to Kubrick’s commercial priorities and supporting our partnering approach to working with clients.•Line managing developers within the team, supporting their professional and personal development.•Promote a culture of engineering excellence within KA through curiosity, collaboration and contributions to the internal knowledge base•Participating in self-directed or group learning and upskilling (gaining Kubrick funded certifications) to ensure your technical skills stay up to date and industry relevant.Required Skills & Experience:Expertise in Snowflake: Strong working knowledge of the Snowflake platform including Snowpipe, Snowpark, Tasks and Dynamic Tables and UDFs for developing, scaling, and optimising data engineering workflows. This knowledge should ideally be evidenced with SnowPro certifications.Proficiency in Programming Languages: proficiency in Python and SQL, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for ETL/ELT processes and data transformations.Experience with Cloud-based Architectures: Sound understanding of cloud-native data solutions, including working with cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake), data warehousing (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Snowflake, Redshift etc.), and other cloud services to enable scalable data processing.Data Governance and Security: Experience within data governance frameworks and security best practices, ensuring that data solutions comply with industry standards and regulations.Collaborative Mindset: Experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, BI developers, and product owners. Proven ability to work within team settings to deliver data projects. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to play a leading role in delivery teams delivering data engineering solutions, providing technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to best practices and delivery timelines.Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex data-related issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of data outputs.Client-Facing Experience: Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.Diversity statement:At Kubrick, we not only strive to bridge the skills-gap in data and next-generation technology, but we are also committed to playing a key role in improving diversity in the tech industry. To that effect, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the industry, including women, people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disability and those who are neurodivergent.```