Lead Snowflake Developer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Lead Snowflake Developer to architect, develop, and optimize our data platforms using Snowflake. The ideal candidate will lead our data engineering efforts, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $110k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of data pipelines, models, and transformations on Snowflake.
• Develop and maintain scalable data architecture and solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Optimize query performance, storage costs, and data loading processes within Snowflake.
• Ensure data security, governance, and compliance standards are met.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Mentor and lead a team of data engineers and developers.
• Implement best practices for data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues, and implement improvements.
• Stay updated with Snowflake features, industry trends, and emerging data technologies.
• Document architecture, processes, and workflows for transparency and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Snowflake Developer or Data Engineer with hands-on expertise in Snowflake.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or other relevant scripting languages.
• Experience with data integration tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star, Snowflake schemas), and ETL/ELT processes.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data pipelines and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of security and data governance best practices on cloud platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.