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Snowflake Data Engineer

Post Date

Jul 31, 2025

Location

Columbia,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21046
US
Oct 02, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

RIC-799179

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Snowflake expert to lead a Quickstart implementation for a public sector client in the health domain. This is a client-facing role where youll be responsible for standing up Snowflake from scratch, including infrastructure, security, governance, and light data pipeline work. Youll work closely with a project manager and a junior team member to guide the client through their first Snowflake deployment. The client is non-technical, so strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into plain language are essential. The pay rate for this role varies between $60-$65 an hour based on the candidates experience.

Responsibilities:
Stand up Snowflake environment from zero Implement security, governance, and access controls
Build light data pipelines using SQL and Python
Lift-and-shift data from a shared site (provided by ITS) into Snowflake
Automate ingestion processes where possible
Collaborate with a PM and junior team member

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Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in standing up Snowflake environments from scratch
Strong SQL and Python skills for data ingestion and automation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working in or with public sector clients (health or vital records a plus)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.