Snowflake Architect in Minneapolis, MN or Canada Hybrid

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

snowflake

Job Details

Job Title: Snowflake Architect

Location: Minneapolis, MN Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) or Canada

Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 12 months with likely extensions)

**Overview:

RBC is seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer/Architect** to join our Snowflake engineering team. This role will lead enterprise-scale data architecture and engineering initiatives in a hybrid Snowflake and cloud environment (AWS). You ll help shape our long-term data strategy while mentoring engineers and ensuring scalable, high-quality data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as technical lead for multiple Snowflake-based data initiatives
  • Architect and build scalable, high-performance Snowflake data pipelines and solutions
  • Convert conceptual and logical data models into robust physical implementations
  • Guide and mentor a team of Snowflake and ETL engineers
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Domain Architects, QA, and business stakeholders
  • Create and maintain source-to-target mappings, and ensure data integrity across systems
  • Optimize pipeline performance and ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements
  • Support Agile delivery practices across teams and projects

Tech Stack:

  • Must-Have: Snowflake, AWS, SQL, Snowpipe/Ingestion pipelines
  • ETL: Informatica, DataStage, or similar tools
  • Bonus: Databricks, Python, Oracle, Azure, ERwin, PowerDesigner

Required Qualifications:

  • 10 20 years of IT experience with a strong focus on data engineering and architecture
  • 7+ years of experience building enterprise data solutions and warehouses
  • Expertise in Snowflake architecture, implementation, and pipeline optimization
  • Strong data modeling (3NF, dimensional), SQL, and DDL scripting skills
  • Experience with ingestion frameworks, data quality, and governance
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and mentor technical teams
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business groups
  • Financial services experience (especially in data warehousing)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies
  • Familiarity with data cataloging tools (e.g., Informatica EDC) and governance frameworks
  • Certifications: CDMP, CBIP, Snowflake, AWS, or equivalent ( This will Help them Big Time )

Regards,

Vinay Ram

(Direct)

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