Contract Graduate Data Engineer Jobs in Colorado

For over 16 years, Trilyon has been a leader in global workforce solutions, specializing in Cloud Technology, AI/ML, Software Development, Technical Writing, and Digital Transformation. We partner with top companies to deliver high-quality talent in engineering, IT, and emerging technologies. For additional information or to view all of our job opportunities, please visit our website https://trilyonservices.com/careers/

We are seeking a Senior Operations & Data Engineer (Snowflake Specialist) / Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role will involve leading the administration and optimization of enterprise Snowflake environments while designing secure, high-performance data pipelines in a cloud ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Snowflake, data engineering, cloud platforms, and data governance, along with a passion for building secure and scalable data solutions.

We are seeking a highly specialized Senior Operations & Data Engineer to serve as the primary administrator and technical lead for an enterprise Snowflake ecosystem. This role is a hybrid of platform operations and advanced data engineering, ensuring sensitive state and federal data is managed in a secure, high-availability, and cost-effective cloud environment.

Platform Operations & Administration

• Act as the lead administrator for Snowflake environments, ensuring platform uptime, performance, and reliability
• Manage platform upgrades, security configurations, and vendor escalations
• Configure Snowflake environments including complex role-based access control (RBAC) and data security permissions
• Implement and manage DataOps and CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments
• Configure cost-management features such as Snowflake resource monitors, budgets, and usage tracking
• Support enterprise data governance and data management initiatives

Data Engineering & Transformation

• Design and build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from transactional systems into Snowflake
• Develop complex data transformations and analytical data models
• Build and optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Design and implement automated data quality and data cleansing processes
• Translate data architecture designs into production-ready data engineering solutions

• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake platform administration
• Several years of experience in data engineering and ETL/ELT pipeline development
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DataOps best practices
• Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and RBAC configurations
• Experience working in cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Active Snowflake Certification
• Experience working with highly secure environments handling sensitive federal/state data
• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms in a cloud environment

• Candidate must be eligible to pass background checks including:
  • OIT clearance
  • FTI (IRS Publication 1075) compliance
  • CJIS (Fingerprint-based background check)

• Remote work is supported; however, the contractor must perform work within the State of Colorado
• Preference for candidates located in the Denver Metropolitan Area
• Occasional in-person meetings may be required at state offices
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate/commute

Trilyon, Inc., offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

Trilyon, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Our diverse team drives innovation, competitiveness, and creativity, enhancing our ability to effectively serve our clients and communities. This commitment to diversity makes us stronger and more adaptable.
Anjali Sharma(Technical Recruiter)
(469) 854-1508
anjali@trilyonservices.com