Snowflake Administrator

Job Summary: The Technology division is seeking a highly skilled Snowflake Administrator to manage and maintain the Snowflake data warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Snowflake's features, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.Key Responsibilities:Snowflake Environment Management: Administer and optimize Snowflake data warehouse environments, including setup, configuration, and monitoring.Performance Tuning: Optimize query performance, resource utilization, and storage management.User and Access Management: Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure security and compliance.Data Integration: Oversee data loading, transformation, and extraction processes.Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to maintain data integrity and availability.Troubleshooting and Support: Resolve performance issues and provide technical support.Documentation and Reporting: Maintain system documentation and generate regular performance reports.Collaboration: Work with data engineers, analysts, and IT professionals for seamless integration.Best Practices: Stay updated on Snowflake best practices and industry trends, recommending improvements.Security: Ensure platform security by applying patches and updates.Qualifications:Experience: 2+ years managing Snowflake environments. Familiarity with other cloud data platforms is a plus.Required Skills:Strong knowledge of Snowflake architecture, features, and query optimization.Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.Strong SQL skills and knowledge of Snowflake-specific security features (e.g., access control, encryption).Scripting experience in PowerShell and Python.Experience in AWS cloud environments and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).Database design and data modeling experience.Familiarity with data pipelines and automation using cloud and on-premises technologies.Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.Communication: Clear communication skills, able to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Preferred Skills:Snowflake certification (e.g., SnowPro Core or Advanced).Experience with T-SQL, DevOps, and scripting.

Created: 2025-01-29