Snowflake Developer

Job Description:

Job Title:             Snowflake Developer

Location :            New York, NY (Hybrid)

Type:                    Contract (C2C/W2/1099)

Interview:           2 Rounds (1^st round Virtual, and 2^nd round Onsite/In-Person)

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Developer to support the migration of a large-scale KDB+ data platform to Snowflake. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing a new Snowflake-based data platform while supporting the existing KDB+ environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, contribute to data architecture and platform migration, and help build scalable, high-performance data solutions supporting critical financial data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of data and applications from KDB+ to Snowflake.
• Design, develop, and optimize scalable database solutions for large-scale data platforms.
• Review and enhance data management processes, data models, and access controls.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define migration strategies.
• Support and maintain the existing KDB+ platform during the migration process.
• Develop and optimize data engineering solutions on Snowflake and other cloud platforms.
• Perform database performance tuning, testing, version upgrades, and platform enhancements.
• Develop Python scripts for automation and data processing tasks.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resiliency of enterprise data platforms.
• Participate in Agile development activities and deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS technologies and database performance optimization.
• Experience with Python scripting and development.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of SQL, database engineering, and data management concepts.
• Understanding of data modeling and ETL processes.
• Exposure to KDB+/q or a strong willingness to learn.
• Experience working with large-scale transactional or time-series data platforms is preferred.
• Understanding of financial data domains such as inventory, position data, securities lending, or prime brokerage is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and eagerness to learn new technologies.