What we screen for
SQL fluency, data modelling (dimensional, data vault, one-big-table), pipeline orchestration, testing discipline, and a real understanding of cost in cloud warehouses. We screen on these specifically — not generic Python questions.
Common briefs
Building a data platform from scratch, migrating from on-prem warehouses, scaling a dbt project that's outgrown its structure, or hiring the first data engineer into an analytics team.
Salary benchmarks
Mid-level: $130–160k + super. Senior: $160–200k + super. Lead / Principal: $200–240k + super. Contract day rates typically $1,000–1,500.
Why niche tooling matters
A Snowflake-experienced data engineer is a different hire from a pure Spark/Databricks engineer. We get specific so your shortlist actually maps to your stack.
Hiring for Data Engineer?
Brief us in 30 minutes. Shortlist within 7–14 days. Replacement guarantee on every placement.
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