Lead Snowflake Platform

U.S. Bank; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Atlanta, GA seeks a Software Engineer to contribute toward the success of our technology initiatives in our data‑driven digital transformation.

You will design and operate an enterprise Snowflake data platform across multiple domains, managing the platform lifecycle, RBAC, and secure, multi‑account environments. The role emphasizes Terraform automation, CI/CD pipelines, and self‑service infrastructure, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and enterprise standards within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Six to eight years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering with a focus on infrastructure, platform, or cloud-native systems.
• 2+ years of Snowflake administration at the account/platform level.
• Advanced Terraform expertise, including reusable module design and CI/CD integration.
• Deep experience with Azure networking, including Private Link, VNet peering, Private DNS Zones, and NSGs.
• Strong background in identity and access management (Entra ID, SAML, SCIM, OAuth 2.0).
• Secrets management with Vault and/or Azure Key Vault.
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI, with policy-as-code enforcement.
• Strong security mindset with RBAC and audit logging.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate the enterprise Snowflake data platform across multiple domains (Finance, HR, Supply Chain).
• Own the Snowflake platform lifecycle including account topology, RBAC, network architecture, governance, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery.
• Build and maintain multi-account Snowflake environments (PROD/NONPROD/DEV) on Snowflake Business Critical edition.
• Implement secure Azure Private Link connectivity, private endpoints, Private DNS Zones, and network policy enforcement.
• Develop and maintain Terraform modules to automate provisioning of Snowflake resources.
• Enable self-service platform consumption through validated YAML manifests deployed via Shield CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate Snowflake with Entra ID (Azure AD) using SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, and enterprise RBAC patterns.
• Manage service account authentication, secrets, and key rotation using Vault and Azure Key Vault.
• Enforce security and compliance controls including data masking, row-level security, tagging, audit logging, and policy-as-code.
• Embed infrastructure and supply-chain security scanning into CI/CD pipelines (Checkov, tfsec, Semgrep, Snyk).
• Design for resiliency and cost efficiency with warehouse sizing, resource monitors, tags, and cost reporting.
• Own cross-region disaster recovery, replication strategies, and RPO/RTO adherence.
• Govern secure data sharing patterns and monitor usage and approvals.
• Partner with Cloud, IAM, Security, and FinOps to align with enterprise standards.

Skills

Snowflake administration

Terraform

Azure networking

IAM / Entra ID

CI/CD pipelines

Secrets management

Kubernetes/AKS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI

HashiCorp Vault

Azure Key Vault

Checkov

tfsec

Semgrep

Snyk

Job description

Hybrid - Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Aug 6, 2026

$126,820 - $149,200/year

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Be a part of transformational change where integrity matters, success inspires and great teams collaborate and innovate. As the fifth-largest bank in the United States, we’re one of the country's most respected, innovative, ethical and successful financial institutions. We’re looking for people who want more than just a job – they want to make a difference! U.S. Bank is seeking a Software Engineer who will contribute toward the success of our technology initiatives in our digital transformation journey.

About the Team

The Enterprise Data Platform team builds and operates secure, compliant, and scalable data platforms that power analytics, reporting, and operational insights across the organization. We function as a platform engineering organization, enabling domain teams to move fast through self‑service infrastructure, strong governance, and automation‑first design.

We partner closely with Cloud Engineering, IAM, Information Security, Networking, and FinOps to ensure our Snowflake platform meets regulatory expectations while delivering a high‑quality developer experience. Our mission is to remove friction for data teams while enforcing enterprise standards through code, pipelines, and policy— not manual processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate the enterprise Snowflake data platform supporting multiple business domains (Finance, HR, Supply Chain)
• Own the Snowflake platform lifecycle, including account topology, RBAC, network architecture, governance, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery
• Build and maintain multi‑account Snowflake environments (PROD / NONPROD / DEV) on Snowflake Business Critical edition
• Implement secure Azure Private Link connectivity, including private endpoints, Private DNS Zones, and network policy enforcement
• Develop and maintain Terraform modules to automate provisioning of Snowflake resources (databases, schemas, warehouses, roles, tags, monitors, integrations)
• Enable self‑service platform consumption through validated YAML manifests deployed via Shield CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate Snowflake with Entra ID (Azure AD) using SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, and enterprise RBAC patterns
• Manage service account authentication, secrets, and key rotation using HashiCorp Vault and Azure Key Vault
• Enforce security and compliance controls, including data masking, row‑level security, object tagging, audit logging, and policy‑as‑code
• Embed infrastructure and supply‑chain security scanning into CI/CD pipelines (Checkov, tfsec, Semgrep, Snyk)
• Design for resiliency and cost efficiency, including warehouse sizing, resource monitors, cost allocation tags, and chargeback reporting
• Own cross‑region disaster recovery, replication strategies, and RPO/RTO adherence
• Govern secure data sharing patterns and monitor data sharing usage and approvals
• Partner with Cloud, IAM, Security, and FinOps teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Six to eight years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on infrastructure, platform, or cloud‑native systems
• 2+ years of Snowflake administration at the account/platform level (beyond SQL development)
• Advanced Terraform expertise, including reusable module design, remote state management, provider versioning, and CI/CD integration
• Deep experience with Azure networking, including Private Link, VNet peering, Private DNS Zones, and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Strong background in identity and access management, including Entra ID (Azure AD), SAML, SCIM, and OAuth 2.0
• Hands‑on experience with secrets management using HashiCorp Vault and/or Azure Key Vault
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI, with policy‑as‑code enforcement
• Strong security mindset, including RBAC design, least‑privilege access, and audit logging

Preferred Qualifications

• Snowflake certifications, such as SnowPro Advanced (Architect or Administrator)
• Experience with Snowflake Business Critical Edition, including Tri‑Secret Secure and customer‑managed keys
• Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon Shield or similar SSPM/security posture management tools
• Experience with the Databricks platform, including coexistence or integration architectures
• Background working in financial services or regulated environments (SOX, GLBA, CCPA)
• Hands‑on experience with IaC security scanning tools (e.g., Checkov, tfsec, Semgrep)
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes / AKS, particularly for workloads integrating with Snowflake

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Benefits

• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

U.S. Bank is a leading commercial bank providing innovative financial solutions and personalized services across diverse sectors, recognized for its ethical practices and commitment to inclusivity.