Snowflake Architect Snowflake & DBT Modernization

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Contract - W2

Skills

Architect
Snowflake
DBT

Job Details

Job Description

Job Title: Snowflake Architect Snowflake & DBT Modernization

Location: Jersey City, NY 3-4 Days onsite

Long Term Project

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architecture Review & Optimization

    • Assess the current Snowflake-based data platform architecture.

    • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in data transformation and processing.

    • Recommend architectural improvements for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

  • Code & SQL Review

    • Conduct detailed reviews of DBT models, SnowSQL scripts, and transformation logic.

    • Validate adherence to best practices in modularity, reusability, and performance tuning.

    • Suggest improvements for query optimization and resource utilization.

  • Performance Tuning

    • Analyze slow-running queries and transformation pipelines.

    • Implement strategies for warehouse sizing, clustering, caching, and materialization.

    • Guide the team on Snowflake-specific performance features (e.g., result caching, automatic clustering).

  • Best Practices & Governance

    • Establish coding standards and naming conventions for DBT and SnowSQL.

    • Define data governance, lineage, and documentation practices.

    • Recommend monitoring and alerting mechanisms for data pipeline health.

  • Collaboration & Mentorship

    • Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and platform teams.

    • Mentor junior developers on Snowflake and DBT development.

    • Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Cloud Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer in Snowflake and other Cloud DB environments.

  • Strong hands-on expertise in DBT, SnowSQL, and SQL performance tuning.

  • Familiarity with Oracle Exadata and PL/SQL is a plus for comparative analysis.

  • 10+ years experience in data modeling ( logical and physical ), ETL/ELT design, and designing and implementing data warehouse , performance tuning and optimization.

  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment automation.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Snowflake Architect Certification , DBT Certification.

  • Experience in banking or financial services data platforms.

  • Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

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