Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake

Do you have a passion for all things data and a drive to lead and mentor others?

As a senior data engineer (Snowflake), you will architect, build, and optimize advanced data solutions, while leading projects and growing the capabilities of our data engineering team. You’ll work directly with stakeholders to understand business needs, coordinate resources, and deliver impactful analytics solutions.

We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

Make a difference on our team as a senior data engineer (Snowflake)!

What you’ll do as a senior data engineer (Snowflake):

• Architect, design and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms using Spark, Python, Snowflake, and DBT

• Lead end-to-end data engineering projects, ensuring quality delivery and effective resource management

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions; collaborate with BI teams using Power BI and Tableau

• Mentor data engineers and promote best practices for performance, scalability, and governance

• Develop and automate ETL/ELT workflows with Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Databricks; implement CI/CD and testing for data quality

• Apply advanced data modeling (dimensional, CDC, SCD), profiling, validation, and lineage tracking to ensure robust governance

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in data and analytics engineering with expertise in Spark, Python, Snowflake, and DBT

• Proven experience leading projects and supervising teams in data engineering

• Strong knowledge of cloud data warehouse architecture (Snowflake, Azure)

• Track record of mentoring and developing data engineers

• Advanced ETL/ELT expertise, including complex data movements, rollback strategies, and performance tuning

• Hands-on experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Dagster)

• Proficiency in automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and data quality frameworks

• Exposure to data governance, security strategies (masking, encryption), and diverse data sources (Oracle, APIs, SFTP)

• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

• Strong data modeling skills (dimensional modeling, CDC, SCDs)

Why you’ll love it here:

• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one

• Flexible health benefits and wellness program

• TFSA and RRSP programs

• 100% matched company pension plan

• Training programs to build new and transferable skills

About Best Buy

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements.

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

Annualized Compensation Range

This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above.

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

This posting is for a vacancy.