Senior Snowflake & Data Governance Consultant

Randstad NV; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV is seeking a senior Snowflake and data governance consultant for a global pharmaceutical leader. You will own client-facing strategy, advise senior stakeholders, and build next-generation data capabilities using cutting-edge features before mainstream adoption.

You will pioneer Snowflake Cortex AI, Write-Back, and Collibra-based governance, enabling end-to-end data intelligence while integrating with GitHub and dbt for streamlined operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Snowflake architecture mastery.
• Deep Collibra cataloging, lineage, and integrations.
• Experience linking data governance to regulatory needs in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Own client-facing strategy and advisory for senior stakeholders.
• Translate pharma challenges into compliant data architectures.
• Build end-to-end data capabilities using cutting-edge features.

Skills

Snowflake expert

Collibra governance

GitHub integration

dbt experience

Tools

Snowflake Cortex AI

Snowflake Write-Back

GitHub

dbt

Job description

Modern data architecture meets AI innovation in pharma

Are you a hands-on data architect who thrives at the intersection of modern cloud platforms and enterprise AI? We are seeking a senior Snowflake & data governance consultant to act as a trusted advisor for a global leader in the pharmaceutical sector.

This is not a back-office execution role. you will own client-facing strategy, advise senior stakeholders, and build next-generation data capabilities using cutting-edge features before they hit mainstream adoption.

What makes this role different?

• pioneer snowflake's newest features: hands-on implementation of Snowflake Cortex AI (LLMs, search, AI-powered analytics) and Snowflake Write-Back to bridge analytical and operational workflows.
• enterprise data intelligence: build end-to-end cataloging, data lineage, and GxP-compliant governance policies using Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud.
• devops & metadata integration: connect Collibra with GitHub to parse technical lineage (dbt, LookML) and develop custom API integrations.
• strategic influence: translate complex pharma business challenges across R&D, clinical, or commercial domains into practical, compliant architecture.

who you are

• snowflake expert: hands-on mastery of Snowflake architecture, with direct experience using Cortex AI and early-adopter knowledge of Snowflake Write-Back.
• collibra practitioner: deep experience setting up Collibra cataloging, data quality, lineage, and repository integrations (e.g., GitHub).
• pharma domain specialist: strong understanding of GxP, data integrity, and regulatory compliance standards in life sciences.
• consulting mindset: comfortable leading conversations, challenging assumptions, and advising C-suite client leaders.

tech stack & preferred background

• core tools: Snowflake (Cortex AI, Write-Back), Collibra, GitHub, dbt.
• bonus skills: Python, Streamlit, Tableau/Power BI, SnowPro or Collibra certifications.