RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a Snowflake Platform Database Engineer in Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the ongoing development, administration, and optimization of a large-scale Snowflake environment
* Maintain platform performance, availability, scalability, security, and operational stability
* Evaluate and implement new Snowflake capabilities that improve platform functionality and efficiency
* Develop resilient platform solutions, including disaster recovery, backup, and business-continuity processes
* Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and routine operational activities using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code
* Build and enhance CI/CD processes supporting database and data-platform deployments
* Partner with engineering and application teams to integrate solutions and onboard workloads onto the platform
* Troubleshoot and resolve advanced Snowflake, database, and cloud-platform issues
* Design cloud-based architecture that meets enterprise security, reliability, and scalability requirements
* Create technical documentation, operational procedures, knowledge articles, and training resources
* Collaborate with distributed technical teams to deliver reliable data-platform solutions
* Serve as a technical resource for Snowflake architecture, administration, performance, and implementation best practices
* Work with technology vendors to troubleshoot platform issues and identify opportunities for improvement
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree preferred; Equivalent relevant professional experience considered
* 8+ years of experience in database engineering, data platforms, cloud engineering, or a related technical area
* Strong hands-on experience administering and engineering Snowflake environments
* Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, including dimensional data modeling
* Experience working with public cloud technologies, preferably AWS
* Strong background in database administration, performance optimization, and platform engineering
* Proficiency with Python, Bash, and/or SQL for scripting and automation
* Experience developing or supporting CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Bitbucket
* Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration tools such as Terraform or Ansible
* Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and platform resiliency practices
* Experience working within Agile and cross-functional development environments
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITAQG2192574
- Posted 3 hours ago
