**Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Boston, MA
Work Type: Onsite Role
Duration: 12 Months (Temporary)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Primary Skills:**
DevOps Engineering
Snowflake (Roles, Warehouses, Performance Tuning, Cost Control, RBAC)
Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS)
Apache Airflow (DAG Orchestration, Monitoring, Deployment)
CI/CD Pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code - IaC)
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Docker \& Kubernetes
Python \& Shell Scripting
DevSecOps, Security, Monitoring \& Automation
Position Overview
The client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a cloud data warehouse modernization initiative, transitioning from a SQL Server/AWS-based system to a Snowflake-based data platform. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and integration processes that support analytics, reporting, and business operations.
The DevOps Engineer will design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate data pipeline deployments, and ensure high availability, security, and operational reliability across Snowflake, Informatica (IICS), and Apache Airflow environments.
Job Duties \& Responsibilities
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake, Informatica (IICS), and Apache Airflow DAG deployments
Implement automated code promotion across development, test, and production environments
Integrate testing, linting, and security scanning into deployment workflows
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools
Ensure configuration and environment consistency across multi-region and multi-cloud setups
Maintain secure connectivity between cloud and on-prem systems (VPNs, private links, firewalls)
Implement logging and alerting for Airflow DAGs, Informatica workflows, and Snowflake performance
Build proactive monitoring dashboards for job failures, data quality checks, and warehouse usage
Optimize Snowflake pipeline performance, concurrency, and cost governance
Own deployment frameworks for ETL/ELT code, SQL scripts, and metadata updates
Support user access provisioning and RBAC alignment across Snowflake, Informatica, and Airflow
Troubleshoot platform and orchestration issues and lead incident response during outages
Enforce DevSecOps best practices including encryption, secrets management, and key rotation
Implement audit, logging, compliance, and backup/restore strategies aligned with governance requirements
Participate in testing, deployment, and release management for new data workflows and enhancements
Required Skills, Experience, Qualifications \& Abilities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Health Informatics, or a related field
3-7+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Data Platform Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (roles, warehouses, performance optimization, cost governance)
Expertise in Apache Airflow including DAG orchestration, monitoring, and deployments
Experience with Informatica (IICS) pipeline deployment automation
Strong CI/CD experience using GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar tools
Proficiency in Terraform, Python, and Shell scripting
Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), particularly for Airflow workloads
Solid knowledge of networking concepts and security controls
Ability to troubleshoot complex distributed data workloads
Strong communication skills for collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent documentation and cross-team collaboration skills
Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous process improvement
Detail-oriented approach with emphasis on data accuracy and operational excellence
Preferred Skills, Experience \& Qualifications
Experience migrating from SQL Server or other legacy data warehouse platforms
Knowledge of FinOps practices for Snowflake cost and usage optimization
Background in healthcare, finance, or other regulated industries is a plus
**Arushi Khanna \| Associate - Hiring \& Recruitment
Email: arushi@nsitsolutions.com
\&
Vishal (Victor) Verma \| Assistant Manager
vishal@nsitsolutions.com
NS IT Solutions
www.nsitsolutions.com**