Snowflake

Solutions Architect - Public Sector

Texas, United States

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$147,200 – $205,300Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess an extensive hands-on Snowflake experience, a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, and a minimum of five years of experience as a solutions architect, data architect, database administrator, or data engineer. Three years of technical consulting experience are required, along with familiarity with the complete data analytics stack and workflow, including ETL, data platform design, and BI/analytics tools. Strong knowledge of large-scale database technology (e.g., Snowflake, Netezza, Exadata, Teradata, Greenplum) and proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, and/or Spark are also necessary. Experience in implementing data security measures and access controls within the Snowflake platform is required, as is a Snowflake Snowpro Advanced Certification.

Responsibilities

As a Solutions Architect, Public Sector at Snowflake, the individual will present Snowflake technology and vision to executives and technical contributors to customers, particularly in the Public Sector, positioning themselves as a Trusted Advisor to key stakeholders and driving project teams towards common goals. They will demonstrate and communicate the value of Snowflake technology throughout the engagement, from demos to proof-of-concept to workshops and implementation, and create repeatable processes and documentation. The role also involves collaborating on and creating industry-based solutions, maintaining a deep understanding of competitive and complementary technologies, and following best practices to ensure knowledge transfer for customers. Finally, they will follow company confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data and abide by the company’s data security plan.

Skills

Cloud Solutions
Data Platform
AI Data Cloud
Customer Engagement
Technical Presentation
Project Management
Solution Design
Workshops
Proof of Concept
Industry Solutions

Snowflake

Data management and analytics platform

About Snowflake

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.

Key Metrics

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,341.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.
A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.
Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.
Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.
Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.
Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.

Risks

Integration challenges from Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
Increased competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's market position.
Convertible senior notes pricing may increase financial pressure if market conditions worsen.

Differentiation

Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.

Upsides

Acquisition of Datavolo enhances Snowflake's open data integration capabilities.
Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality solutions for Snowflake users.
Snowflake Ventures' investment in Hex expands accessibility of data tools to non-technical users.

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