Snowflake Data Architect

Job Description

We're hiring for Snowflake Data Architect - With Leading IT Services firm for Noida & Gurgaon. Job Summary: We are seeking a Snowflake Data Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions using Databricks and the Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in big data architecture, data engineering, and cloud technologies , enabling them to create robust, high-performance data pipelines and analytics solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures using Snowflake, Databricks, Delta Lake, and Apache Spark . Architect ETL/ELT data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data efficiently. Implement data governance, security, and compliance frameworks across cloud-based data platforms. Optimize Spark jobs for performance, cost, and reliability. Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and design appropriate solutions. Develop data lakehouse architectures leveraging Databricks and ADLS Implement machine learning and AI workflows using Databricks ML and integration with ML frameworks. Define and enforce best practices for data modeling, metadata management, and data quality . Monitor and troubleshoot Databricks clusters, job failures, and performance bottlenecks . Stay updated with the latest Databricks features, Apache Spark advancements, and cloud innovations . Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or big data platforms . Hands-on experience with Snowflake is mandatory and experience on Databricks (including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, DBSQL) is great-to-have, as an addition. Will work in Individual Contributor role with expertise in Apache Spark for large-scale data processing. Proficiency in Python, Scala, or SQL for data transformations. Experience with Azure and their data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure, Azure SQL Server ). Knowledge of data lakehouse architectures, data warehousing and ETL processes . Strong understanding of data security, IAM, and compliance best practices . Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation) . Familiarity with MLflow, Feature Store, and MLOps concepts is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills If interested, please share your profile at harjeet@beanhr.com