Snowflake Platform Engineer - Automation & Cloud Data

Tricascade Tech; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DTCC Database Engineer (Snowflake) is sought to package and integrate Snowflake features into a shared data platform used by multiple dev teams. You will automate deployments with Python/Bash, support security and DR, and collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless Snowflake integration.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Snowflake administration, SQL, and cloud/DevOps tooling such as Terraform/Ansible, AWS, Linux, and CI/CD platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Snowflake data platform administration with SnowPro Core certification desirable.
• Experience with SQL programming and relational databases (Snowflake/Oracle/MS SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in Python and Bash on Linux.
• Basic Terraform and Ansible experience.
• Experience with CI/CD toolchains including GitLab, Bitbucket and Jenkins.
• Basic AWS IaaS administration skills; Azure or GCP acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Package and integrate new Snowflake features into a common data platform for use by multiple application development teams.
• Integrate Snowflake features into the Snowflake security architecture.
• Validate non-functional requirements, including disaster recovery and backup for Snowflake objects.
• Automate Snowflake environment deployment and administration using SQL, Python or Bash utilities.
• Collaborate with Application Development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of Snowflake platform capabilities.
• Utilize CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Bitbucket, and Jenkins to manage the configuration and execution of Snowflake utilities.
• Perform Snowflake and AWS administration tasks using Terraform or Ansible automation tools.
• Provide escalated Snowflake support to Cloud Data Operations team.
• Develop Snowflake platform feature documentation, training materials and job aids for our operations staff.
• Support Disaster Recovery and Operational Rotation activities to validate the effectiveness of business continuity planning.
• Provide Snowflake implementation and integration advice and consulting to application development teams.
• Report defects and problems to Snowflake and work with Snowflake account team to validate and implement suggested fixes.

Skills

Snowflake administration

Python scripting

SQL programming

CI/CD tooling

GitLab

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

Cloud familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Snowflake

Python

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Job description

DTCC Database Engineer (Snowflake) is sought to package and integrate Snowflake features into a shared data platform used by multiple dev teams. You will automate deployments with Python/Bash, support security and DR, and collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless Snowflake integration.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Snowflake administration, SQL, and cloud/DevOps tooling such as Terraform/Ansible, AWS, Linux, and CI/CD platforms.