<p><b>Role : Snowflake Practice Lead / Architect / Solution Architect</b><br/><br/><b>Exp : 13+ Years</b><br/><br/><b>Work Location : Hyderabad</b><br/><br/><b>Position Overview :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced - Snowflake Practice Lead- to drive our data strategy, architecture, and implementation using Snowflake.
This leadership role requires a deep understanding of Snowflake's cloud data platform, data engineering best practices, and enterprise data management.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining best practices, leading a team of Snowflake professionals, and driving successful Snowflake implementations for clients.
<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>Leadership & Strategy :<br/><br/> - Define and drive the Snowflake practice strategy, roadmap, and best practices.
<br/><br/> - Act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Snowflake architecture, implementation, and optimization.
<br/><br/> - Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and align data strategies accordingly.
<br/><br/>Technical Expertise & Solutioning :<br/><br/> - Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures using - Snowflake- .
<br/><br/> - Develop best practices for data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and security- within Snowflake.
<br/><br/> - Guide clients on Snowflake migrations, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems.
<br/><br/> - Optimize - query performance, storage utilization, and cost efficiency- in Snowflake environments.
<br/><br/>Team Leadership & Mentorship : </p><p><br/></p><p>- Lead and mentor a team of Snowflake developers, data engineers, and architects.
<br/><br/> - Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and establish best practices for Snowflake development.
<br/><br/> - Train internal teams and clients on Snowflake capabilities, features, and emerging trends.
<br/><br/>Client & Project Management :<br/><br/> - Engage with clients to understand business needs and design tailored Snowflake solutions.
<br/><br/> - Lead - end-to-end Snowflake implementation projects , ensuring quality and timely delivery.
<br/><br/> - Work closely with - data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders- to maximize data utilization.
<br/><br/>Required Skills & Experience :<br/><br/>- 10+ years of experience- in data engineering, data architecture, or cloud data platforms.
<br/><br/>- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake in large-scale enterprise environments.
<br/><br/>- Strong expertise in SQL, performance tuning, and cloud-based data solutions.
<br/><br/>- Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data integration tools- (e.g., Talend, Matillion, dbt, Informatica).
<br/><br/>- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly their integration with Snowflake.
<br/><br/>- Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance best practices .
<br/><br/>- Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
<br/><br/>- Experience in migrating from traditional data warehouses (Oracle, Teradata, SQL Server) to Snowflake.
<br/><br/>- Familiarity with Python, Spark, or other big data technologies is a plus.
<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications :<br/><br/>- Snowflake SnowPro Certification- (e.g., SnowPro Core, Advanced Architect, Data Engineer).
<br/><br/>- Experience in building data lakes, data marts, and real-time analytics solutions- .
<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)- in Snowflake environments.
<br/><br/>Why Join Us?<br/><br/>- Opportunity to lead cutting-edge Snowflake implementations- in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.
<br/><br/>- Work with top-tier clients across industries, solving complex data challenges.
<br/><br/>- Continuous learning and growth opportunities in cloud data technologies.
<br/><br/>- Competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative work culture.<br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)