Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Snowflake Technical Expert and Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Snowflake, cloud data warehousing, and a strong background in data architecture. This role will involve designing, implementing, and optimizing Snowflake-based data solutions to support our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable and secure data architecture using Snowflake, ensuring alignment with best practices and company standards.
* Data Modeling: Develop and maintain complex data models and schema designs for Snowflake, supporting various business applications and analytics needs.
* ETL/ELT Processes: Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT processes for data integration and transformation, leveraging Snowflake capabilities.
* Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize Snowflake performance, including query optimization, resource management, and storage optimization.
* Security: Implement robust security measures, including data encryption, access control, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
* Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure successful project delivery.
* Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest Snowflake features and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to improve data architecture and processes.
* Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Snowflake architecture, processes, and procedures.
* Experience:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture and data warehousing.
* At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Snowflake.
* Technical Skills:
* Expertise in Snowflake architecture, features, and best practices.
* Proficiency in SQL and database design.
* Experience with ETL/ELT tools and processes.
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
* Familiarity with data security and governance practices.
Soft Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Snowflake certification(s).
* Experience with data integration tools such as Talend, Informatica, or Matillion.
* Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java.
* Experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines