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Snowflake Architect

Qode, Fort Myer Heights, Virginia, United States

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Snowflake Architect

Location : Arlington, VA and Boston, MA Job Description: The ideal candidate should have

10+ years of experience

with a strong background in

Snowflake architecture, SQL optimization, data warehousing, cloud data platforms, and enterprise data strategy . Additionally, they should possess leadership experience and the ability to provide technical guidance and architectural oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and architect

enterprise-scale

Snowflake data warehouse solutions , including database schemas, data models, and multi-cluster warehouses Experience of implementing

Data Vault on Snowflake

is highly desirable Develop

Snowflake best practices

for performance optimization, cost management, and resource allocation Implement

advanced Snowflake features

including Time Travel, Zero Copy Cloning, data sharing, and secure data exchanges Design and optimize

complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions

specifically for Snowflake's unique architecture Architect

data integration strategies

using Snowflake's native connectors, Snowpipe, and external stages Conduct

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

for Snowflake performance issues and implement optimization strategies Lead and mentor

data engineering teams on Snowflake development, providing architectural guidance and best practices Design and implement

scalable ELT/ETL pipelines

leveraging Snowflake's cloud-native capabilities Establish

data governance frameworks

including role-based access control (RBAC), data classification, and compliance monitoring Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Snowflake data architecture solutions Implement

Snowflake security best practices

including network policies, encryption, and data masking Required Technical Skills:

Expert-level Snowflake knowledge

including SnowSQL, Snowsight, and Snowflake APIs Strong understanding of

Snowflake's unique architecture

(virtual warehouses, storage layers, cloud services) Experience with

Snowflake data loading

techniques (Snowpipe, bulk loading, continuous data ingestion) Proficiency in

advanced SQL

and

stored procedures

optimized for Snowflake Knowledge of

Snowflake's ecosystem

including partner tools and third-party integrations Preferred Qualifications:

Snowflake certifications

(SnowPro Core, Advanced Architect, or Data Engineer) Experience with

dbt (data build tool)

for transformation workflows in Snowflake Familiarity with

Python, JavaScript, or Java

for Snowflake UDFs and stored procedures Experience with

data visualization tools

such as

Power BI, Tableau, or Looker

connected to Snowflake Understanding of

DataOps and CI/CD practices

for Snowflake development Knowledge of

Snowflake's data marketplace

and external data integration