Snowflake Developer

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Novalink Solutions LLC
Boston, MA, United States
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seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Snowflake Architect/Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Snowflake, data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud data architecture. You will work closely with Snowflake architecture team to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that meet business analytics and reporting requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of Snowflake’s features and best practices, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize performance, including query performance, resource utilization, and storage management.

  • User and Access Management: Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.

  • Data Integration: Support and manage data integration processes, including data loading, transformation, and extraction.

  • Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Snowflake-related issues, including resolving performance bottlenecks and query optimization.

  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes. Generate and deliver regular reports on system performance and usage.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other IT professionals to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the Snowflake environment.

  • Best Practices: Stay up to date with Snowflake best practices and industry trends. Recommend and implement improvements and upgrades to enhance system functionality and performance.

  • Qualifications and Experience:

  • 5 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or database development.

  • 2 years of hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling, performance tuning, and security.

  • At a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

  • Experience with source control tools (GitHub preferred), ETL/ELT tools and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

  • Experience or exposure to AI tools.

  • Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and analytics.

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

  • Experience integrating Snowflake with BI and reporting tools is a plus

  • Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Snowflake architecture, features, and capabilities.

  • Knowledge of SQL and Snowflake-specific query optimization.

  • Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.

  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.

  • Strong Database design and data modelling experience. Experience with data modeling tools.

  • Ability to identify and drive continuous improvements.

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Demonstrated process-oriented and strategic thinking skills.

  • Strong motivation and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

  • Knowledge of Snowflake security features including access control, authentication, authorization, encryption, masking, secure view, etc.

  • Experience working in AWS cloud environments.

  • Experience working with Power BI and other BI, data visualization, and reporting tools.

  • Business requirement gathering and aligning to solutions delivery.

  • Experience with data integration solutions and tools, data pipelines, and modern ways of automating data using cloud based and on-premises technologies.

  • Experience integrating Snowflake with an identity and access management program such as Azure IDP is a plus.

  • Experience with other relational database management systems, cloud data warehouses and big data platforms is a plus.

  • Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Snowflake certification (e.g., SnowPro Core or Advanced Certification).
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Knowledge of technical areas such as T-SQL, DevOps, and scripting.
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