Principal Architect
Primary Skills
DataStream, ETL Fundamentals, SQL, SQL (Basic + Advanced), Python, Data Warehousing, Time Travel and Fail Safe, Snowpipe, SnowSQL, Modern Data Platform Fundamentals, Data Modelling Fundamentals, PLSQL, T-SQL, Stored Procedures
Specialization
Snowflake Engineering: Principal Data Architect
Job requirements
15 to 18 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, including extensive expertise in Snowflake and modern data platforms
Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance Snowflake data solutions to drive enterprise data initiatives.
Develop and implement robust ETL pipelines using Snowflake Streams, Python, and SQL to enable efficient data ingestion and transformation.
Optimize Snowflake environments for performance, cost, and reliability by leveraging features such as Time Travel, Fail Safe, and Snowpipe.
Lead the modeling and structuring of complex Snowflake data warehouses, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and scalability.
Configure and manage SnowSQL, stored procedures, and advanced SQL scripts to automate data processing and analytics workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data platform requirements and deliver modern data solutions aligned with business objectives.
Troubleshoot and resolve architectural and operational issues within Snowflake and related data platforms, ensuring minimal downtime.
Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers on best practices in Snowflake engineering and data platform fundamentals.
Required Skills:
Expertise in Snowflake architecture and engineering
Advanced proficiency in SQL
Strong experience with Python for data processing and automation
Deep understanding of ETL pipeline development
Hands-on experience with Snowflake Streams for real-time data ingestion
Proficiency in Time Travel and Fail Safe features within Snowflake
Implementation and management of Snowpipe for automated data loading
Skilled in SnowSQL for scripting and data management
Experience in Snowflake-specific data modeling and warehouse design
Expertise in developing and managing Snowflake stored procedures
Preferred Skills:
Experience integrating Snowflake with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Expertise in advanced data security and governance practices
Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization for large-scale Snowflake workloads
Familiarity with emerging data engineering technologies and frameworks
Experience with orchestration tools for automating data pipelines (e.g., Apache Airflow, dbt)
Hands-on experience with real-time analytics and streaming data solutions
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect certification or equivalent
Certification in data warehousing or cloud data platform architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate)
