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