Principal Software Engineer (Snowflake)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Snowflake): Leading the technical evolution and integration of the Snowflake platform within a complex data ecosystem with an accent on platform architecture, scalability, and cross-team enablement. Focus on designing resilient data infrastructure, collaborating with third-party partners, and providing technical authority for Snowflake implementations across the organization.

Location: Hybrid role based in Edinburgh or London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global data and analytics business providing actionable insights for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries.

What you will do

• Lead technical strategy for Snowflake integration across the broader data platform ecosystem.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party partners to ensure technical success and platform alignment.
• Design and maintain resilient, scalable, and secure data platform infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and solutions to support other teams' migration to Snowflake.
• Work with technical leadership to drive the evolution of platform capabilities and application integration.
• Apply modern software engineering principles, including test automation and architectural best practices.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Edinburgh or London, UK.
• Expert-level experience with Snowflake architecture and its integration within data ecosystems.
• Strong background in building web-based applications and supporting microservices in cloud environments.
• Proven experience leading complex platform projects and acting as a technical authority.
• Proficiency in modern software engineering practices and data platform infrastructure.
• Effective communication skills to scale engineering initiatives across multiple teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an inclusive and trusting work environment.
• Focus on customer-centric decision-making and future-oriented innovation.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse tech stack including AWS, TypeScript, React, Node.js, C#, and Python.
• Emphasis on collaborative problem-solving and professional growth.