Snowflake Developer

Job Title: Senior Snowflake Developer

Job Introduction: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Snowflake Developer to join our team in the financial sector, with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This role is pivotal in the design and development of Snowflake-based data solutions that align with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will bring at least 8+ years of experience in data engineering and data warehousing, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to Snowflake development. A deep technical background in Snowflake, Azure cloud technologies, and strong experience in financial data management and GRC frameworks are essential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Snowflake data solutions, ensuring compliance with GRC standards.
• Architect and optimize complex Snowflake databases, warehouses, and data lakes to handle large-scale financial data sets.
• Design and manage highly performant ETL pipelines and data integration processes using Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks.
• Implement best practices for data modeling, performance optimization, and query tuning within Snowflake environments.
• Ensure robust data security and compliance through proper role-based access controls, encryption, and adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., SOC 2, SOX, GDPR).
• Monitor and resolve performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot complex issues related to Snowflake environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk management, and GRC experts, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, ensuring adherence to best practices in Snowflake development.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in Snowflake and Azure ecosystems to leverage new features and enhance system capabilities.
• Document and maintain data architectures, processes, and solutions to ensure a seamless compliance audit trail.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering and data warehousing, with a strong focus on Snowflake.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in Snowflake development, including design, implementation, and optimization of complex Snowflake environments.
• Proven experience in building data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and best practices in Snowflake for performance and scalability.
• Extensive experience in financial data management and knowledge of GRC frameworks, with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in SQL and performance tuning in large-scale data environments.
• Familiarity with security and regulatory compliance requirements such as SOC 2, SOX, and GDPR.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and lead technical discussions.
• Highly Desirable: Snowflake certification(s) and experience with additional cloud data platforms such as AWS Redshift or Google BigQuery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Snowflake certification(s).