Principal Data Platform Engineer (15+)

Contract
Hybrid
$65-70/hr
Arlington, VA

Job description

Location: Arlington, VA — Hybrid, 3 days onsite/week Duration: 6–12+ months Interview: Onsite interview required  C2C Experience: 15+ years Education: Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field Must-Have Skills: 5+ years of strong Snowflake architecture & hands-on development Strong Snowflake Data & AI Cloud knowledge — Cortex, Snowpark ML, Openflow, Snowpipe, Snowpark, SnowSQL, Horizon AWS experience — S3, IAM, PrivateLink, CloudFormation Python + Advanced SQL Bronze/Silver/Gold Medallion Architecture Infrastructure as Code + Git-based CI/CD Snowflake RBAC, security, governance, performance & cost optimization Data modeling, data warehousing & modern ELT Data quality, observability, monitoring & alerting Semantic layer and Power BI experience AI/ML data readiness, including Cortex AI, semantic models and vector-based structures Experience leading data platform initiatives and providing technical guidance/knowledge transfer need to post

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Experience level

Expert and leadership (8+years)

Job skills

Data Architecture

Cloud Computing

ETL Processes

Big Data Technologies

Database Management

Data Warehousing

Data Governance

Client company information

The client company is confidential. Details will be shared after mutual interest is confirmed.

Company overview

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Lynxtech group

IT Services and IT Consulting·51-200 employees

LynxTech Group is a leading Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, business-aligned technology solutions. We specialize in fusing advanced technical expertise with a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges to help organizations achieve strategic growth and operational excellence. Our strength lies in our ability to interpret and respond to complex client requirements with precision. By aligning our solutions with each client's unique business objectives, we enable them to maximize opportunities, drive efficiencies, and enhance return on investment. LynxTech Group offers a comprehensive suite of services, including custom software development, business intelligence applications, client/server systems, and IT consulting and staffing. Every engagement begins with an in-depth understanding of our client’s industry and core processes, ensuring that our solutions are not only technically sound but also strategically relevant. We constantly adapt our technology solutions to address the unique business requirements of each organization—an approach that has consistently earned the trust and appreciation of our clients. Our customer-first approach has earned us long-term partnerships, with more than 90% of our clients returning for continued collaboration and expanded services.