Senior Snowflake Administrator (Data Platform)
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Snowflake Administrator to manage and optimize our Snowflake cloud data platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Snowflake implementation, AWS services, PostgreSQL administration, and on-prem to cloud migration. This role involves performance tuning, cost optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Snowflake Administration:
- Administer and manage the Snowflake cloud data platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
- Implement and configure Snowflake solutions, including data warehousing, data integration, and data migration.
- Optimize Snowflake performance through query tuning, resource management, and data modeling.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Snowflake environments to ensure high availability and performance.
- Implement cost optimization strategies, such as right-sizing virtual warehouses, reducing auto-suspend times, and consolidating workloads.
- Utilize Snowflake's cost insights to identify and act on opportunities for cost savings.
• AWS Integration:
- Integrate Snowflake with AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, and EC2 to enhance data workflows and analytics.
- Design and implement data pipelines using AWS services to facilitate seamless data movement and transformation.
• PostgreSQL Management:
- Manage PostgreSQL databases, including performance tuning, backups, and recovery.
- Ensure data integrity and security across PostgreSQL environments.
- Develop and implement automation scripts for database management tasks.
• Performance Tuning:
- Optimize query performance by leveraging techniques such as clustering, query pruning, and result caching.
- Conduct regular performance assessments and implement improvements to enhance query execution times and overall system efficiency.
- Use Snowflake's Query Acceleration Service and other advanced features to improve performance for complex queries.
• On-Prem to Cloud Migration:
- Lead and manage the migration of on-premise databases to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
- Develop migration strategies and plans, including data transfer, schema conversion, and application integration.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless transition and address any migration-related issues.
• Collaboration and Support:
- Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and IT teams to ensure effective communication and integration.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
- Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical issues.
• Documentation and Best Practices:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of Snowflake and PostgreSQL configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Develop and enforce best practices for database management, security, and compliance.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a Snowflake Administrator.
- Proven experience in implementing and managing Snowflake solutions.
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and integration.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL database administration.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS.
- Knowledge of Python, Terraform or other scripting languages for automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Certification in Snowflake, AWS, or PostgreSQL.