Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Architect with 12+ years of expertise in data warehousing, cloud architecture, and Snowflake implementations. The ideal candidate will design, optimize, and manage large-scale Snowflake data platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. This role requires deep technical knowledge of Snowflake, cloud ecosystems, and data engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Snowflake Architecture & Design :
- Lead the design and implementation of Snowflake data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
- Define best practices for Snowflake schema design, clustering, partitioning, and optimization.
- Architect multi-cloud (AWS) Snowflake deployments with seamless integration.
- Design data sharing, replication, and failover strategies for high availability.
2. Performance Optimization & Scalability :
Optimize query performance using Snowflake features (warehouse sizing, caching, materialized views).Implement automated scaling strategies for dynamic workloads.Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in large-scale Snowflake environments.3. Data Integration & Pipeline Development :
Architect ETL / ELT pipelines using Snowflake, Coalesce and other tools.Integrate Snowflake with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), ML platforms, and APIs.Implement CDC (Change Data Capture), streaming, and batch processing solutions.4. Security, Governance & Compliance :
Define RBAC, data masking, row-level security, and encryption policies in Snowflake.Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC2 regulations.Establish data lineage, cataloging, and auditing using Snowflake's governance features.5. Team Leadership & Strategy :
Mentor data engineers, analysts, and developers on Snowflake best practices.Collaborate with C-level executives to align Snowflake strategy with business goals.Evaluate emerging trends (AI / ML in Snowflake, Iceberg tables, Unistore) for innovation.Required Skills & Qualifications :
12+ years in data warehousing, cloud architecture, and database technologies.8+ years of hands-on Snowflake architecture & administration experience.Expertise in SQL, Python for data processing.Deep knowledge of Snowflake features (Time Travel, Zero-Copy Cloning, Snowpark, Streams & Tasks).Experience with cloud platforms (AWS S3, Azure Blob)Strong understanding of data modeling (star schema, data vault, 3NF).Certifications : Snowflake Advanced Architect.Preferred Skills :
Knowledge of DataOps, MLOps, and CI / CD pipelines.Familiarity with DBT, Airflow, SSIS & IICS(ref : hirist.tech)