Senior Data Engineer – Snowflake Native Applications

Job Role: Senior Data Engineer – Snowflake Native Applications Location: Hyderabad, India Work Mode: Hybrid Experience: 5+ Years Employment Type: Full-time About Anblicks Anblicks is a Data & AI company helping enterprises build modern, scalable data platforms and AI-powered solutions. As a Snowflake Elite Services Partner, we work extensively with Snowflake and modern cloud technologies to deliver data-intensive applications and enterprise solutions. Role Overview Anblicks is looking for a Senior Data Engineer – Snowflake Native Applications with strong expertise in Java/Python, SQL, Snowflake, and backend application development , along with hands-on experience building applications using the Snowflake Native App Framework . This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who can design and develop secure, scalable, production-grade, data-intensive applications that run on and integrate closely with the Snowflake platform. You will work closely with solution architects, data engineers, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into robust software solutions. The role will involve application development, Snowflake Native Apps, Snowpark, APIs, cloud integrations, security, performance optimization, and CI/CD. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and production-grade software applications using Java/Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Design and develop applications using the Snowflake Native App Framework . Build and manage Native App components including application packages, manifests, setup scripts, application roles, privileges, versioning, upgrades, and release management . Develop backend services, REST APIs, integrations, and application business logic using Java and/or Python . Develop complex and optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and other Snowflake objects . Leverage Snowpark and Snowflake's programmatic development capabilities to build data-intensive applications and processing solutions. Develop and integrate applications with Snowflake, external APIs, SaaS platforms, enterprise systems, and cloud services . Build or support user-facing experiences using Streamlit in Snowflake , where required. Implement secure access and data-sharing patterns using Snowflake RBAC, application roles, privileges, and secure data access mechanisms . Optimize application and database workloads for performance, scalability, reliability, and Snowflake cost efficiency . Design and implement automated unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD, deployment, versioning, and release processes . Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application code, SQL, Snowflake, integrations, data, and performance . Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to translate solution designs into maintainable and scalable implementations . Participate in technical design and code reviews, providing recommendations on architecture, security, scalability, performance, and maintainability . Follow engineering best practices around coding standards, Git, CI/CD, testing, observability, security, and documentation . Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices. Stay current with Snowflake Native Apps, Snowpark, Snowflake platform capabilities, and modern software engineering technologies . Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in software/application development with experience delivering production-grade applications. Strong hands-on experience in Java and/or Python backend development . Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, application architecture, exception handling, concurrency, testing, and performance optimization . Advanced proficiency in SQL , including complex queries, joins, subqueries, stored procedures, functions, views, and query optimization. Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake and its core data platform capabilities. Proven hands-on experience developing applications using the Snowflake Native App Framework . Strong understanding of Native App concepts including: Application Packages Manifest Files Setup Scripts Application Roles & Privileges Versioning & Upgrades Application Lifecycle Management Secure Data Access Data Sharing Experience developing REST APIs, backend services, enterprise integrations, or distributed applications . Experience integrating backend applications with Snowflake and data platforms . Working proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, automation, or data processing. Hands-on experience with Snowpark or other Snowflake programmatic development capabilities. Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP . Good understanding of Git, CI/CD, software testing, secure development practices, and application deployment . Strong problem-solving, debugging, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to independently own complex technical deliverables and work effectively with architects and cross-functional engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience building data-intensive or high-volume applications . Experience with JDBC, connection pooling, transaction management, and database integration patterns . Experience building Streamlit applications in Snowflake , particularly as part of Snowflake Native Apps. Experience with Snowpark Container Services . Experience with Docker and containerized applications . Experience deploying or distributing Snowflake Native Apps across multiple customer Snowflake accounts or environments . Strong understanding of Snowflake security, RBAC, governance, data sharing, and secure data access patterns . Experience integrating Snowflake applications with external APIs, SaaS platforms, and cloud services . Experience designing automated build, test, deployment, and release pipelines for software and Snowflake applications. Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. Experience in data platforms, analytics, SaaS, enterprise software, or cloud-native application development . Exposure to modern Snowflake capabilities such as Snowflake Cortex, Snowflake Marketplace, Native Apps, or other Snowflake application ecosystem capabilities . Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering , or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.