Snowflake Data Architect

Title: Snowflake Data Architect

Job Mode: Remote

JobType: Full-time

Experience Required: 8+ Years

The role requires an experienced Data & Analytics Solution Architect who can define, design, and lead enterprise-grade data architectures. This position demands strong expertise in cloud platforms, data modeling, governance, integration frameworks, and advanced analytics ecosystems. The architect will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and compliant data solutions that support long-term business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Define scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures aligned with business objectives.

Translate business requirements into technical solutions using Snowflake, Azure, and cloud-native components.

Architect ETL/ELT pipelines, data marts, semantic layers, APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.

Design and implement data virtualization and data-as-a-service models for enterprise-wide usage.

Ensure solutions comply with security, privacy, and enterprise technology standards.

Perform requirement assessments for ingestion frameworks and unified data models.

Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks based on performance and scalability.

Lead collaboration across business, architecture, platform, and COE teams to drive solution alignment.

Participate in design reviews and ensure proper provisioning during development lifecycle gates.

Guide AI/ML and BI proof-of-concepts, ensuring technical feasibility and best-practice adherence.

Validate solution designs during Pre-Development and Pre-Production review gates.

Key Skills Required

Strong Data Modeling & Database Design (relational and NoSQL)

SQL, Python, and Java programming

Cloud experience across Azure, AWS, or GCP

Deep knowledge of security, compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA), encryption

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Hands-on experience with Snowflake and data lake technologies

8+ years of experience as a Data Architect