Who are we?
Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global outreach & clientele, transforming the way organizations work with data. We leverage proven, cutting-edge technologies to design, tailor, and implement advanced Business Intelligence solutions with high added value across a wide range of applications from process digitization through to Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualisation, Data Science and Engineering, or Data Governance. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia with offices around the world, we help clients navigate difficult business conditions, remove inefficiencies, and enable scalable adoption of analytics culture.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Snowflake Engineer to support a key data transformation programme at a leading insurance client.
This role combines strong hands-on Snowflake engineering expertise with business engagement, stakeholder management and change leadership. You will work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to shape the direction of the data platform, challenge existing ways of working and drive the adoption of new data capabilities.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating beyond technical delivery, translating business objectives into technical solutions and helping stakeholders navigate organisational and operational change.
Contract: 6 months initially
Location: UK or Ireland
Working arrangement: On-site in Bristol or Ireland
What you'll do
Snowflake engineering
Design, develop and optimise scalable data pipelines and solutions using Snowflake
Build and maintain robust data ingestion and transformation processes across multiple source systems
Develop complex SQL queries, data models and transformation logic
Improve platform performance, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency
Apply engineering best practices, including testing, version control, CI/CD and documentation
Collaborate with architects, engineers and technology teams to deliver programme objectives
Business engagement and change management
Work directly with senior leadership to understand strategic priorities and translate business needs into actionable data solutions
Constructively challenge existing processes, assumptions and ways of working
Support business transformation initiatives associated with new data capabilities
Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on objectives and outcomes
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and senior decision-makers
Identify risks, dependencies and barriers to adoption, and recommend practical solutions
Help drive a data-led culture and embed new processes across the business
What success looks like
Delivering reliable, scalable Snowflake solutions aligned with business priorities
Building trusted relationships with senior leadership
Constructively challenging existing processes to drive measurable improvements
Supporting successful adoption of new data capabilities and ways of working
What you'll need
Strong hands‑on experience as a Senior Snowflake Engineer or Senior Data Engineer
Advanced SQL skills and experience building production‑grade data pipelines
Experience with data integration, ELT/ETL processes and modern data platforms
Proven experience engaging with senior business stakeholders and leadership teams
Experience supporting business transformation, change management or data platform adoption
Confidence challenging existing business practices and influencing decisions
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently and deliver in a contract environment
Willingness and ability to work on‑site in Bristol or Ireland
Desirable
Experience in insurance or other regulated industries
Enterprise‑scale data transformation experience
Familiarity with data governance and data quality practices
Experience with dbt, Python and cloud data engineering tools
Experience supporting strategic change alongside senior leadership
Inclusion and equal opportunities
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team at Billigence. We are an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. We will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status.
Got any questions?
If you are a Senior Snowflake Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with business influence and a passion for driving change, we'd love to hear from you!
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Senior Snowflake Engineer in West Bromwich employer: Billigence
Billigence is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive consultancy culture, making it an ideal place for experienced Data Architects to thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company offers opportunities to work on transformative projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic global environment. Located in Sydney, Australia, Billigence not only provides a vibrant work atmosphere but also encourages meaningful contributions to data-driven decision-making across diverse industries.
