Snowflake Architect

Anblicks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of Snowflake-based solutions. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with hands-on Snowflake expertise. This role involves assessing existing data platforms, defining migration strategies, and providing technical leadership. If you have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of cloud platforms, apply to join this innovative team!

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and integrating Snowflake within them.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Snowflake-based data solutions.
• Conduct assessment of existing data platforms and define the modernization strategy.
• Define migration roadmaps and ensure smooth transition from legacy systems.

Skills

Data architecture

Snowflake

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SQL

Data governance

Communication skills

Tools

Snowflake

ETL/ELT frameworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Snowflake-based data solutions.
• Conduct assessment of existing data platforms (e.g., legacy data warehouses, ETL pipelines) and define the modernization strategy.
• Define migration roadmaps and ensure smooth transition from legacy systems to Snowflake.
• Build robust designs, architectural patterns using Snowflake and cloud platforms in alignment with target state expectations.
• Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and technical leadership across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements.
• Design secure, scalable, and performance-optimized data models in Snowflake.
• Establish data governance, access control, and data sharing strategies using Snowflake features.
• Monitor system performance and lead efforts for tuning and optimization.
• Stay up to date on Snowflake features and recommend improvements or adoption of new capabilities.
• Mentor developers, analysts, and engineers in Snowflake development and migration techniques.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling, performance tuning, and advanced features
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and integrating Snowflake within them.
• Proven experience with end‑to‑end data warehouse modernization or migration projects.
• Expertise in SQL, ELT/ETL frameworks, and integration tools.
• Solid understanding of data security, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and/ or implementing customer analytics, marketing analytics data solutions would be preferred.