Snowflake Data Architect

Project Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Architect to transform messy data into valuable insights. In this role, you will design and implement scalable data solutions, leveraging your expertise in Snowflake and cloud environments. You'll collaborate with clients to shape their data strategy and drive performance optimization. This position offers a dynamic environment where your problem-solving skills and innovative mindset will thrive. Join a passionate team that values collaboration and creativity, and make a significant impact on client success through data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including schema design and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end data solutions from strategy to deployment.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to support AI/ML workloads using Snowpark and Python.

Skills

Snowflake

SQL

Python

Data Architecture

Performance Tuning

Stakeholder Management

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microstrategy

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About Project X

Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow.

Our team members are trusted advisors to our clients and offer innovative solutions that solve complex data problems. Collaboration, creativity, data knowledge and experience run deep in our veins. We are passionate about building long-term relationships with our clients and staying true to our values. When adding new members to our team, we also look for people that are aligned to our values.

We are also passionate about our people. Hiring and developing people that seek challenges, like to jump in and learn new things, and are happy to lend a helping hand to a peer is what makes us successful.

We understand that it’s our people that make us great.

Role Summary

As a Data Architect at Project X Ltd., you will be providing our clients with your knowledge and experience in making sense of messy, unstructured data. The Data Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing end-to-end solutions that address designing scalable and efficient data solutions, complex business challenges, and unlocking the value of data for our clients. This role will require demonstrated expertise in Snowflake to optimize data architecture, performance, and cost efficiency in a cloud-based environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement end-to-end data solutions, from strategy to deployment.
• Shape enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance frameworks for our clients.
• Lead data migration and integration projects, using tools like Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to support AI/ML and advanced analytics workloads using Snowpark and Python.
• Build and optimize cloud data platforms on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, facilitating workshops and bringing thought leadership on modern data architecture best practices.
• Drive performance optimization and cost efficiency across deployments.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in data architecture or engineering, with hands-on Snowflake experience, including schema design, performance tuning, Snowflake Secure Data Sharing, cost optimization strategies, and end-to-end deployment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in Snowflake, manage virtual warehouses, implement clustering keys, and apply best practices for scaling and resource management.
• Deep knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong skills in SQL, Python.
• Experience with data modeling, integration, and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with BI tools like Microstrategy, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

• SnowPro certification or other Snowflake credentials.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP architecture.
• Passion for mentoring and helping clients make smart, data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in data architecture, such as data mesh, event-driven architectures, and streaming analytics.