Senior Data Platform Engineer - Snowflake

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Hybrid working options

Pension plan

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to lead Snowflake-based services within our enterprise data platform. You will design automated provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, governance, and security controls to support data teams across healthcare and insurance domains.

In this role you will shape platform standards, optimize costs, implement disaster recovery plans, and maintain documentation and runbooks. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in platform or cloud engineering with Snowflake in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on Terraform for Snowflake and cloud resources.
• Proficiency in designing and automating CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps).
• Strong SQL, Python, or Bash scripting for automation.
• Solid understanding of Snowflake security features and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Automate Snowflake provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Build monitoring and alerting frameworks using Snowflake-native tools.
• Lead cost optimization and ensure secure, compliant operations.
• Develop automated testing and validation for platform changes.
• Establish governance, disaster recovery, and runbooks.

Skills

Snowflake

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

SQL

Python

RBAC security

Observability

Cost optimization

Tools

Snowflake UI

Terraform

Job description

Job Description:Senior Data Platform Engineer - SnowflakePrimary location: Salford (M50 3SP) or Staines (TW18 3DZ) or London (EC2R 7HJ)Flexible / Hybrid working options.PermanentSalary Negotiable depending on experience & location10% Bonus+ fantastic benefitsFull time 37.5 hoursWe consider all types of flexibility, including locations, hours and working patterns.We make health happenAt Bupa, we're passionate about technology. With colleagues, customers, patients and residents in mind you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact on their lives.Right from the start you'll become part of our digital & data strategy, joining us on our journey and developing yourself along the way.We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to contribute/lead the development of secure, scalable, and automated Snowflake services and capabilities within our enterprise data platform. You'll work with high autonomy to deliver robust infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and governance frameworks that empower data teams to drive advanced analytics.In this senior role, you'll shape platform standards, and ensure Snowflake is operated in a reliable, cost-effective, and compliant manner. Your work will directly support data-driven innovation in a healthcare and insurance environment, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.How you'll help us make health happen:Automate Snowflake resource provisioning and lifecycle management using Terraform.Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.Build monitoring and alerting frameworks using Snowflake-native tools.Lead cost optimisation efforts to ensure efficient resource usage.Implement robust security controls including RBAC, data masking, and identity integration.Develop automated testing and validation for platform changes.Establish governance and compliance controls (e.g., audit logging, access reviews).Design disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.Create reusable templates and modules for consistent platform provisioning.Maintain clear, high-quality documentation and onboarding materials.Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:Significant experience in platform or cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Snowflake in enterprise environments.Deep expertise in Snowflake, including warehouse management, RBAC, data sharing, and performance tuning.Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code for managing Snowflake and cloud resources.Proficiency in designing and automating CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.Strong scripting skills in SQL, Python, or Bash for automation and tooling.Solid understanding of Snowflake security features such as data masking, encryption, identity federation, and network policies.Familiarity with observability practices, including query profiling, usage tracking, and integration with monitoring tools.Demonstrated ability to optimise performance and manage costs in large-scale Snowflake environments.Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across engineering, data, and compliance teams.A proactive approach to documentation, including technical standards, runbooks, and platform guides.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance• Annual performance-based bonus• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available• Various other benefits and online discountsWhy Bupa?We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Full timeJob Area:ITLocations:Angel Court, London, Bupa Place, Staines - Willow HouseCycle to work scheme, Canteen, Gym membership, Financial planning services, Free flu jabs, Employee mentoring programme, Referral programme, Company pension, Additional leave, Health & wellbeing programme, Paid volunteer time, Private dental insurance, Private medical insurance