Snowflake Data Architect (Contract)
Motley FoolSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Snowflake (Mandatory Skillset)
- Snowflake Cortex (Good to have Skillset)
- ETL Fundamentals
- Zero Copy Cloning
- SQL (Basic + Advanced)
- Python
- Data Warehousing
- Snowflake Data Exchange
- Time Travel and Fail Safe
- Snowpipe
- SnowSQL
- Modern Data Platform Fundamentals
- Data Modelling Fundamentals
- PLSQL
- T-SQL
- Stored Procedures
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Snowflake environments (development, test, and production)
- Explore all the new features in Snowflake and do a POV or POC on the same
- Support Snowflake Cortex
- Monitor system health, performance, and storage utilization to ensure optimal operation
- Perform user and role administration, warehouse management, and access provisioning
- Coordinate version upgrades, patching, and system maintenance with minimal downtime
- Implement and enforce data governance policies, including access control, role hierarchy, and data masking
- Manage authentication mechanisms (SSO, MFA, key-based access) in alignment with organizational security standards
- Monitor and tune query performance, warehouse sizing, and resource utilization
- Identify long-running or high-cost queries and implement optimization strategies
- Enable automatic clustering and caching strategies to improve performance and cost efficiency
- Manage incidents, service requests, and changes via established ITSM processes
- Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) for recurring or critical issues and implement preventive measures
- Maintain operational runbooks, knowledge articles, and support documentation
- Generate and maintain operational dashboards and usage reports
- Track warehouse utilization, credit consumption, and optimize cost efficiency
- Provide periodic platform health and performance reports to stakeholders
- Coordinate deployment activities, sandbox testing, and validation prior to release
- Maintain rollback procedures and ensure adherence to change control protocols
- Support migration of new features or enhancements into production
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the mandatory skills required for the Snowflake Platform Administrator role?
The mandatory skillset is Snowflake.
What are the good-to-have skills for this position?
Snowflake Cortex is listed as a good-to-have skillset.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does Brillio say about its company culture?
Brillio is an employer of choice that attracts exceptional talent through emphasis on contemporary technologies and exclusive digital projects, and it consistently earns Great Place to Work® certification due to its commitment to Brillians' potential.
Brillio
Technology consulting for digital transformation
About Brillio
Brillio helps businesses with their digital transformation by providing technology consulting services. The company focuses on creating customized digital solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to meet the specific needs of each client. This includes improving operational efficiency and enhancing user experiences through real-time responses and better workflows. Brillio serves a variety of clients, including large Fortune 500 companies, with a strong emphasis on the healthcare sector. Unlike many competitors, Brillio's approach is centered on developing bespoke solutions that give clients a competitive advantage, aiming to help them evolve into 'generative enterprises.' The company's goal is to drive significant improvements in business operations and outcomes through its consulting services and technology implementations.
Edison, New JerseyHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Risks
High competition in tech may impact Brillio's talent acquisition and service scaling.
Over-reliance on healthcare exposes Brillio to sector-specific regulatory and funding risks.
Expansion into new markets may stretch resources, leading to potential operational inefficiencies.
Differentiation
Brillio specializes in bespoke digital solutions for diverse industries, focusing on AI and cloud.
The company is recognized as an Enterprise Innovator in healthcare payer services.
Brillio's Cloud and AI Studio aims to modernize enterprise IT systems and optimize workflows.
Upsides
Increased demand for AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts Brillio's market potential.
Expansion in India enhances service delivery and innovation through a growing tech talent pool.
Recognition in Open Banking IT Services highlights Brillio's role in financial digital transformation.
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