Overview
On Site
$50+
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
Amazon Web Services
Analytics
Business Intelligence
Capacity Management
Cloud Computing
Cost Management
Data Governance
Data Migration
Documentation
ELT
Extract
Transform
Load
Finance
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge Transfer
Legacy Systems
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Power BI
Performance Monitoring
Performance Tuning
Quality Assurance
Query Optimization
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Scalability
Snow Flake Schema
Software Development Methodology
Sustainability
System Security
Tableau
Terraform
Training
Visualization
Job Details
Job Posting: 7117 - Snowflake Platform Consultant (Must currently reside in Sacramento, CA to be considered)
Engagement: Snowflake Platform Consulting and Implementation
Position Overview
CalPERS is seeking an experienced Snowflake Platform Consultant to support the design, implementation, and operational readiness of its enterprise data platform. The consultant will be responsible for infrastructure assessment, Snowflake platform deployment, knowledge transfer, and ensuring alignment with enterprise IT standards, security, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Proven Snowflake Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake architecture, security, and data sharing models.
- Strong knowledge of Snowflake performance tuning, query optimization, and cost management.
- Cloud Data Platform Implementation:
- Experience designing and implementing data platforms on cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT tools, and integration with enterprise systems.
- Security & Governance:
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and industry best practices.
- Ability to ensure compliance with CalPERS security standards and policies.
- Enterprise IT Practices:
- Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, enterprise IT standards, and quality assurance practices.
- Experience creating documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with data migration from legacy systems to Snowflake.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI/analytics tools for reporting and visualization.
- Strong background in performance monitoring, capacity planning, and scalability strategies.
- Knowledge of automation frameworks such as Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for deployment.
- Experience conducting training sessions and workshops for client staff to support operational readiness.
- Prior consulting experience with CalPERS or other large-scale public pension/financial organizations.
Key Deliverables
- Infrastructure Assessment and Recommendations
- Evaluate current environment and provide architecture/security recommendations.
- Data Platform Implementation
- Configure and deploy Snowflake-based data platform and integrations.
- Knowledge Transfer & Operational Readiness
- Provide documentation, training, and support to ensure long-term sustainability.
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