Snowflake Engineer - Operations

Role : Snowflake Engineer - Operations

Location : Chennai

Experience : 5+ Years

Immediate Joiners Only

Job Description :

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Certifications in Snowflake, SQL, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are a plus

Required Experience

1–4 years of hands-on experience in data platform support or operations roles

Working knowledge of Snowflake architecture, query optimization, security model, and platform features

Essential Skills

Proficiency in SQL with the ability to troubleshoot query issues and monitor query performance in Snowflake

Understanding of Snowflake components such as virtual warehouses, roles, stages, and tasks

Experience in supporting Snowflake user management, permissions, and role-based access control

Familiarity with scheduling and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, or native Snowflake tasks)

Ability to work with data engineers and analysts to resolve data refresh and access-related issues

Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting issues and coordinating with global stakeholders

Desired Skills

Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, especially in relation to data storage and cost optimization

Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash for automating routine tasks

Knowledge of observability and logging tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, or Grafana) for monitoring Snowflake usage and performance

Understanding of data governance practices, including PII handling, audit logs, and data masking

Awareness of ITIL-based processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management)

Foundational understanding of AI-driven automation in IT operations

Familiar with integrating machine learning models into operational workflows

Experience in consuming and integrating RESTful APIs for system interactions