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Database Administrator - Snowflake DB

Database Administrator - Snowflake DB

CES LTDChennai
30+ days ago
Job description

We are seeking an experienced Snowflake DBA with strong expertise in managing Snowflake environments and a solid background in SQL Server database administration (on-premises). This role will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of our Snowflake data platform while also supporting legacy SQL Server systems.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Administer, monitor, and optimize Snowflake databases, warehouses, and user access.
  • Implement best practices for Snowflake performance tuning, data sharing, and security features.
  • Perform Snowflake account management, resource monitoring, and cost optimization.
  • Automate routine Snowflake maintenance tasks using Snowflake Tasks, Streams, and Procedures.
  • Implement and manage data replication, backup, and recovery strategies within Snowflake.
  • Manage role-based access control (RBAC) and enforce compliance / security policies.
  • Collaborate with data engineering teams to support ETL / ELT pipelines and optimize queries.
  • Work as a secondary SQL Server DBA for on-premises environments supporting :
  • SQL Server installation, configuration, patching
  • Performance tuning, backup & recovery
  • High availability (AlwaysOn, clustering), replication & mirroring
  • Security administration and troubleshooting

Required Skills :

  • 8 to 16 years of total experience in database administration.
  • Primary Skill : 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake DBA activities.
  • Strong expertise in Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, data sharing, and security.
  • Secondary Skill : 5+ years experience in SQL Server Administration (on-prem).
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud data platforms.
  • Strong scripting abilities (SQL, SnowSQL, PowerShell or Python).
  • Experience working in DevOps / CI-CD environments is a plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

    • Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have) :

  • SnowPro Core / Advanced Certification
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure / SQL Database Administrator

    • Soft Skills :

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

    • Location : Hyderabad / Chennai

    (ref : hirist.tech)

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