Job Title: Snowflake Architect
Location: Sacramento, CA, Remote
Job Type: 1+ Year Contract (Fulltime/Contract both)
About R Systems:
R Systems is a global leader in technology and analytics services, delivering innovative solutions to drive digital transformation across industries like Telecom, Banking, Healthcare, and Public Services. With over 4,400 professionals in 25+ countries, we are committed to helping our clients achieve operational excellence and enhanced customer experiences.
We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified™ in 10 countries, including India, the USA, Canada, and more. Our vibrant team culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, making R Systems a fantastic place to work.
Join us in creating impactful solutions and advancing technology for a better tomorrow.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Architect to lead the design and modernization of our enterprise data platform. This role will architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions that support operational analytics, compliance, and real-time decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design enterprise-grade Snowflake architectures for analytics, reporting, and operational use cases.
- Define multi-environment strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery models.
- Architect data pipelines from enterprise systems using Snowpipe, Kafka, APIs, and ETL/ELT tools.
- Optimize performance and cost through virtual warehouse design, scaling, and query tuning.
- Implement security, governance, and compliance controls (RBAC, masking, encryption).
- Enable BI and analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Provide technical leadership and define data architecture roadmaps.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or cloud platforms.
- 5-6+ years of hands-on experience leading Snowflake implementations.
- Strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Experience with modern ETL/ELT and streaming architectures.
- Proven background in security, governance, and compliance.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills.
- Domain Experience: Experience in transportation, transit, logistics, aviation, rail, or mobility services.
- Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments.
- Snowflake certifications:
- SnowPro Core (preferred)
- SnowPro Advanced: Architect (preferred)
Why Join Us?
· Innovative Environment: Work on impactful public sector projects that drive technological advancements.
· Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.
· Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for career development, certifications, and continuous learning.
· Flexible Work Arrangement: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports both remote and on-site work.
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