Snowflake Architect

R Systems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an experienced Snowflake Architect in Sacramento, California. This role involves architecting scalable and secure data solutions for operational analytics across various sectors. Candidates should possess over 8 years in data architecture and at least 4 years leading Snowflake implementations. The position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a hybrid work model that supports both remote and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or cloud platforms.
• 4-5+ years of leading hands-on Snowflake implementations.
• Strong expertise in SQL and data modeling.
• Experience with ETL/ELT and streaming architectures.
• Background in security, governance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-grade Snowflake architectures for analytics and operational use cases.
• Define high availability and disaster recovery models.
• Architect data pipelines using Snowpipe, Kafka, APIs, and ETL/ELT tools.
• Optimize performance and cost through effective design.
• Implement security, governance, and compliance controls.
• Enable BI and analytics platforms.

Skills

Data architecture

SQL expertise

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Snowflake implementation

ETL/ELT architectures

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

Kafka

Job description

R Systems is a global leader in technology and analytics services, delivering innovative solutions to drive digital transformation across industries like Telecom, Banking, Healthcare, and Public Services. With over 4,400 professionals in 25+ countries, we are committed to helping our clients achieve operational excellence and enhanced customer experiences.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified™ in 10 countries, including India, the USA, Canada, and more. Our vibrant team culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, making R Systems a fantastic place to work.

Join us in creating impactful solutions and advancing technology for a better tomorrow.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Architect to lead the design and modernization of our enterprise data platform. This role will architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions that support operational analytics, compliance, and real-time decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise‑grade Snowflake architectures for analytics, reporting, and operational use cases.
• Define multi‑environment strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery models.
• Architect data pipelines from enterprise systems using Snowpipe, Kafka, APIs, and ETL/ELT tools.
• Optimize performance and cost through virtual warehouse design, scaling, and query tuning.
• Implement security, governance, and compliance controls (RBAC, masking, encryption).
• Enable BI and analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Provide technical leadership and define data architecture roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or cloud platforms.
• 4-5+ years of hands‑on experience leading Snowflake implementations.
• Strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with modern ETL/ELT and streaming architectures.
• Proven background in security, governance, and compliance.
• Domain Experience: Experience in transportation, transit, logistics, aviation, rail, or mobility services.
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments.
• Snowflake certifications:

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on impactful public sector projects that drive technological advancements.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for career development, certifications, and continuous learning.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports both remote and on‑site work.