Snowflake DBA

Role: Snowflake DBA

Location: Austin, Texas 78751 (Hybrid: 1 day (Tuesday) onsite, 4 days remote)

Duration: 10 months Contract with possibility to extension

Client is continuing to develop an HHS data integration hub with a goal to accomplish the following:

Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure for the data integration hub

Design, development, and implementation (DD&I) of the data integration hub using an agile methodology for all standard SDLC phases that includes, but is not limited to:

Validation of performance metric requirements

Creation of Epics/User Stories/Tasks

Automation of data acquisition from a variety of data sources

Development of complex SQL scripts

Testing – integration, load and stress

Deployment / publication internally and externally

Operations support and enhancement of the data integration hub

This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at Client for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS). As a member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:

Strong overall understanding of Snowflake architecture and its components.

Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.

Expertise in using Snowflake’s cloning capabilities for databases and schemas.

Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution.

Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges.

Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control for managing Snowflake code deployments.

Experience working with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL/ELT processes.

Ability to automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.

Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.

Strong understanding of Snowflake’s security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies.

All other duties as assigned.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Strong overall understanding of Snowflake architecture and its components.

8

Required

Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.

8

Required

Expertise in using Snowflake’s cloning capabilities for databases and schemas.

8

Required

Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution.

8

Required

Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges.

8

Required

Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.

8

Required

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control for managing Snowflake code deployments.

8

Required

Experience working with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL/ELT processes.

8

Required

Ability to automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.

8

Required

Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.

8

Required

Strong understanding of Snowflake’s security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies.

8

Required

Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.

8

Required

Experience on an agile sprint team

8

Required

Experience with JIRA software

8

Required

Experience working with multiple teams concurrently, being able to prioritize and complete work on time with high quality

6

Preferred

Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices

4

Preferred

Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data

4

Preferred

Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment

4

Preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4

Preferred

Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required.

4

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.

3

Preferred

Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry

2

Preferred

Prior experience with an HHS agency

2

Preferred

Prior experience working with PII or PHI data

2

Preferred

Prior experience working with HL7 data

2

Preferred

Prior experience with Azure