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AWS/Snowflake Data Platform Lead

Denver, CO

Posted: 07/13/2026 Industry: Engineering - Software & Systems, IT Infrastructure & Operations Job Number: 7404

Job Description


AWS/Snowflake Data Platform Lead

Type: Long-term Contract
Location: Denver, CO
Work Setting: Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS/Snowflake Data Platform Lead to drive enterprise data modernization initiatives and lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based data platforms. This position requires strong expertise in Snowflake, AWS, modern ELT frameworks, workflow orchestration, and cloud-native data engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of Snowflake-based cloud data platforms and enterprise data modernization initiatives.

  • Build scalable ELT pipelines using dbt and Airflow.

  • Migrate legacy data pipelines to governed dbt frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

  • Apply data modeling best practices, including Kimball methodologies.

  • Manage workflow orchestration using Airflow/Astronomer with SLA monitoring.

  • Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for reliable deployments.

Required Skills

  • dbt and ETL/ELT pipeline development

  • Snowflake

  • AWS and/or Azure Data Lake

  • Python

  • SQL

  • PySpark

  • Apache Spark

  • Airflow / workflow orchestration

  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

Preferred Skills

  • AI/ML and Generative AI technologies (LLMs, Snowflake Cortex AI, LangChain)

  • Kafka and streaming pipelines

  • Hadoop and Hive ecosystem

  • Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik

  • Data security concepts including RBAC and data masking

Experience

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience

  • 7+ years of relevant data engineering and cloud data platform experience

Industry Experience Preferred

  • Retail

  • Fashion / Footwear / Apparel

  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

  • Consumer Goods

  • Manufacturing

Meet Your Recruiter

Jack Simone
Associate Technical Recruiter

Jack Simone plays a vital role on CornerStone’s Technology Talent Services team, bringing over two years of hands-on technical recruiting experience. Specializing in areas like QA engineering and AWS cloud engineering, Jack has developed a strong track record of connecting exceptional IT professionals with roles that align with their skills and career aspirations.

Jack’s approach is rooted in building meaningful, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. He takes pride in understanding the unique goals of each professional he works with, ensuring that his placements not only meet the immediate needs of businesses but also contribute to their long-term growth and innovation. His expertise and passion for technology and talent make him an invaluable asset to the CornerStone team.

When he’s not helping businesses achieve their hiring goals, Jack is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys following Huskers football, watching NFL games, staying active, and exploring the vibrant DFW area with friends and family.

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