Snowflake Principal Architect - Data Platform

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Snowflake Principal Architect to lead end-to-end solutioning, architecture, and implementation of data platforms using the Snowflake ecosystem.

This is a senior-level role that blends deep technical expertise with strong consultative and client-facing skills.

The ideal candidate will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Snowflake, helping clients design, implement, and optimize data solutions for both batch and streaming workloads.

As a Principal Architect, you will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and solution architects to build scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective data warehousing solutions in cloud environments. You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior architects and engineers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Snowflake.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and SME for clients in designing end-to-end solutions involving Snowflake and related technologies such as dbt, Fivetran, Airflow, Matillion, Kafka, etc.
• Provide consulting on cloud data strategy, data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend best-fit architectural patterns (e.g., ELT / ETL, data mesh, data lakehouse).
• Architect and oversee the development of ETL / ELT pipelines using Snowflake in combination with tools like dbt, Fivetran, Talend, Informatica, or custom scripts.
• Enable real-time and batch data processing by integrating with streaming tools such as Kafka, Apache Spark, etc.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design pipelines that ensure data integrity, consistency, and security.
• Design and implement data models (star / snowflake schemas, data vaults, etc.) and data warehouses to support business analytics and operational needs.
• Define and enforce data governance, data cataloging, and metadata management practices.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams on Snowflake development best practices, query optimization, and cost management.
• Drive proof-of-concept initiatives and create reusable solution accelerators.
• Review code, pipelines, and architecture artifacts to ensure alignment with standards.
• Create detailed architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including executives and clients.
• Participate in RFPs, proposals, and technical pre-sales activities when needed.

MANDATORY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

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