Snowflake Architect

Dew Software; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dew Software is seeking a Senior Snowflake Architect to design and implement scalable data architectures in Azure or AWS, with a strong focus on Snowflake, SnowSQL, and Spark. You will translate complex requirements into technical specifications, optimize data pipelines, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to governance and security best practices.

The role requires expert SQL and data modeling, excellent problem solving, and effective collaboration with data engineers, analysts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in software development with a focus on data architecture and cloud solutions.
• Relevant certifications in Snowflake or cloud technologies are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data architecture solutions using Snowflake for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes using SnowSQL and Spark to facilitate data ingestion and transformation.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize existing data pipelines and workflows for efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of Snowflake environments.
• Stay updated with Snowflake features and best practices, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Document architecture designs, processes, and procedures for future reference and training.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Snowflake Architect

Senior Data Architect

SnowSQL

Spark

Snowflake architecture

SQL & Data Modeling

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

SnowSQL

Spark

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

• Design and implement data architecture solutions using Snowflake, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.


• Develop and maintain ETL processes using SnowSQL and Spark to facilitate data ingestion and transformation.


• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.


• Optimize existing data pipelines and workflows for efficiency and reliability.


• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of Snowflake environments.


• Stay updated with the latest Snowflake features and best practices, and provide recommendations for improvements.


• Document architecture designs, processes, and procedures for future reference and training.


• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Mandatory Skills:

• Snowflake Architect with Azure Cloud Experience and Agentic AI


• Skills – Senior Data Architect who can shape the Azure Snowflake roadmap, migration, Agents for Data Eng SDLC.


• Proven experience as a Snowflake Architect with a strong focus on SnowSQL.


• Expertise in Spark for data processing and transformation.


• In depth knowledge of Snowflake architecture, features, and best practices.


• Strong programming skills in SQL and experience with data modeling.


• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure.


• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.


• Familiarity with data governance and security best practices.


• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and tools.


• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 10 15 years of experience in software development, with a focus on data architecture and cloud solutions.


• Relevant certifications in Snowflake or cloud technologies are a plus.