Snowflake AI / Cortex Data Engineer (Consultant) – Poland
ZS Associates · Warsaw, Poland · 27d ago
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Role Description
What you’ll do:
A Snowflake Cortex Engineer in Digital & Technology Solutions will design and build AI-powered analytics applications natively on Snowflake, acting as the hands-on, Cortex-first specialist supporting a key client engagement in Poland. You will build and deploy Snowflake Agents and AI-powered applications, using Cortex Analyst and Cortex Search to enable natural-language querying, insight generation and agentic workflows over governed data. You will design and maintain robust Semantic Models / Semantic Views that power accurate, trusted text-to-SQL and retrieval, leveraging the full breadth of Cortex capabilities to turn complex client questions into scalable, self-service insight. Working closely with data scientists, engineers and client stakeholders, you will apply strong Python and SQL skills to deliver GenAI and LLM-based solutions that are secure, performant and enterprise-ready. As a Level 3 Consultant, you will own delivery of your workstream end to end and set a high technical bar for how ZS builds on Snowflake. This is a specialist hire that requires proven, production-grade Snowflake implementation experience – candidates without Snowflake experience will not be considered.
What you’ll bring:
Proven, hands-on Snowflake implementation experience on production engagements – candidates with no Snowflake experience will not be considered (or related, demonstrable delivery).
Hands-on experience with Snowflake Cortex – building AI-powered applications natively on Snowflake.
Experience with Cortex Analyst and Cortex Search to enable natural-language querying, insight generation and retrieval over governed data.
Experience building and deploying Snowflake Agents and agentic workflows.
Strong understanding of Semantic Models / Semantic Views to power accurate text-to-SQL and trusted retrieval.
Strong Python and SQL skills for building, automating and optimising data and AI solutions.
Experience with GenAI / LLM-based solutions and designing enterprise analytics and insight-generation solutions is highly desirable.
Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences (pharma, biotech, healthcare) is a plus.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or comparable practical experience.
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
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How you’ll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in Poland, visit ZS Poland office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
What you’ll do:
A Snowflake Cortex Engineer in Digital & Technology Solutions will design and build AI-powered analytics applications natively on Snowflake, acting as the hands-on, Cortex-first specialist supporting a key client engagement in Poland. You will build and deploy Snowflake Agents and AI-powered applications, using Cortex Analyst and Cortex Search to enable natural-language querying, insight generation and agentic workflows over governed data. You will design and maintain robust Semantic Models / Semantic Views that power accurate, trusted text-to-SQL and retrieval, leveraging the full breadth of Cortex capabilities to turn complex client questions into scalable, self-service insight. Working closely with data scientists, engineers and client stakeholders, you will apply strong Python and SQL skills to deliver GenAI and LLM-based solutions that are secure, performant and enterprise-ready. As a Level 3 Consultant, you will own delivery of your workstream end to end and set a high technical bar for how ZS builds on Snowflake. This is a specialist hire that requires proven, production-grade Snowflake implementation experience – candidates without Snowflake experience will not be considered.
What you’ll bring:
Proven, hands-on Snowflake implementation experience on production engagements – candidates with no Snowflake experience will not be considered (or related, demonstrable delivery).
Hands-on experience with Snowflake Cortex – building AI-powered applications natively on Snowflake.
Experience with Cortex Analyst and Cortex Search to enable natural-language querying, insight generation and retrieval over governed data.
Experience building and deploying Snowflake Agents and agentic workflows.
Strong understanding of Semantic Models / Semantic Views to power accurate text-to-SQL and trusted retrieval.
Strong Python and SQL skills for building, automating and optimising data and AI solutions.
Experience with GenAI / LLM-based solutions and designing enterprise analytics and insight-generation solutions is highly desirable.
Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences (pharma, biotech, healthcare) is a plus.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or comparable practical experience.
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
How you’ll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in Poland, visit ZS Poland office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com