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Job Title: Snowflake Architect
Location: Houston,TX (or) New Jersey (or) Richmond,VA (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary:
As a Snowflake Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data solutions using the Snowflake platform. You will work closely with data engineers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to create scalable, efficient, and secure data architectures. Your role will involve optimizing data processes, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging Snowflake’s capabilities to drive business intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Architecture:
- Develop and implement data architecture and design principles using Snowflake.
- Create data models and schemas to support business needs and ensure high performance.
- Design data ingestion, transformation, and integration workflows.
- Implementation and Optimization:
- Implement Snowflake solutions, including data warehousing, data lakes, and data marts.
- Optimize Snowflake performance through proper configuration and query tuning.
- Manage data storage and compute resources to balance cost and performance.
- Data Management and Security:
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security within Snowflake.
- Implement data governance policies and best practices.
- Manage user access, roles, and permissions in accordance with security standards.
- Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and provide technical guidance.
- Provide support and troubleshooting for Snowflake-related issues.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay up-to-date with Snowflake’s latest features and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
- Evaluate and incorporate new tools and technologies to enhance data solutions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles with a strong focus on Snowflake.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Snowflake data platform, including architecture, performance tuning, and security features.
- Strong understanding of SQL and data modeling principles.
- Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data integration tools.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Preferred:
- Experience with other data platforms or cloud data warehouses.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).