Lead Snowflake Administrator

Purpose Financial; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Generous PTO + paid parental leave

Volunteer days — because we Care. Alll

Job summary

Purpose Financial seeks a Lead Snowflake Administrator to own and elevate our Snowflake data platform. You will drive end-to-end architecture, performance tuning, and security while leading a team of data professionals.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and analysts to solve real problems, automate processes, and optimize costs in AWS environments. This is a strategic data leadership role with impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Snowflake Platform Administration in an enterprise environment.
• 2+ years of DevOps experience with IaC tools (Terraform, TerraGrunt, Atlantis).
• Deep expertise in RBAC, resource monitors, and cost optimization.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ETL/Scheduler tools.
• Hands-on experience in AWS cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage our enterprise Snowflake environment end-to-end.
• Lead performance tuning, cost optimization, and capacity planning.
• Design and implement security frameworks using RBAC and secure data sharing.
• Partner with engineers, architects, and business analysts to solve problems.
• Automate everything you can — Python, SQL, CI/CD, IaC.

Skills

Snowflake administration

DevOps with IaC

Python

SQL

RBAC

AWS

Tools

Terraform

TerraGrunt

Atlantis

Job description

At Purpose Financial, we don't just build data platforms — we build the foundation that helps millions of people achieve financial stability. And right now, we're looking for a Lead Snowflake Administrator who's ready to own it, lead it, and make it better every single day.

If you're the kind of data professional who doesn't just maintain environments — you elevate them — keep reading.

What You'll Do

You'll be the technical heartbeat of our Snowflake data platform. This isn't a "keep the lights on" role. This is a lead role — where your decisions shape architecture, your expertise drives cost optimization, and your leadership sets the standard for the entire data team.

• Architect and manage our enterprise Snowflake environment end-to-end
• Lead performance tuning, cost optimization, and capacity planning
• Design and implement rock-solid security frameworks using RBAC and secure data sharing
• Partner with engineers, architects, and business analysts to solve real problems
• Automate everything you can — Python, SQL, CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/TerraGrunt)
• Be the go-to expert on Snowflake features: CortexAI, Streamlit, Cloning, Data Sharing, and more
• Provide 24×7 on-call operational support — because uptime matters

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Snowflake Platform Administration in an enterprise environment
• 2+ years of DevOps experience with IaC tools (Terraform, TerraGrunt, Atlantis)
• Deep expertise in RBAC, resource monitors, and cost optimization
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ETL/Scheduler tools
• Hands-on experience in AWS cloud environments
• A mindset that's bold, decisive, and always pushing toward better

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Kafka-based data pipelines and Kafka infrastructure
• Familiarity with Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams

Where You'll Work

Why Purpose Financial?

We're a certified Great Place to Work — and we mean it. Here, you're not just a resource. You're a valued team member in a culture that's driven by nine powerful values, including Get Stuff Done, Go Bold, and Better You, Better Everyone.

We offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Generous PTO + paid parental leave
• Volunteer days — because we Care. Always.
• Performance incentives & employee recognition

We're here to make a difference in the lives of our customers, communities, and each other.

Put people first, and great things follow.

Ready to Find Your Purpose?

Purpose Financial will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Current or future (next 10 years) immigration sponsorship includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.

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