Snowflake Architect

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in Snowflake architecture and enterprise data platforms.
• Hands-on expertise with:
• DBT (Cloud/Core)
• Data ingestion tools such as Fivetran, HVR, or similar technologies
• Advanced SQL and data modelling techniques
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-native data platforms on AWS or Azure.
• Strong understanding of modern data warehousing patterns, including:
• Data Vault
• Kimball Methodology
• Lakehouse Architecture

Leadership & Delivery

• Proven experience leading Data Engineering teams and delivering large-scale data transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Business, Finance, and Technology functions.
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments, including CI/CD practices and automation.

Domain Experience

• Experience within Financial Services or Insurance data environments is highly preferred.
• Understanding of financial data models and reporting structures, including:
• Profit & Loss (P&L)
• Regulatory Reporting
• Enterprise Reporting Datasets

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence decision-making and drive data strategy initiatives.