Snowflake Admin / Platform DBA

THIS IS NOT A DATA ENGINEER POSITION.
This is a Snowflake Admin / Platform DBA
LOCATION Hybrid Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL
DURATION 6+ Months
INTERVIEW TYPE 2 Rounds

Required qualifications
Your Primary Responsibilities:
Own and evolve the enterprise Snowflake platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and stability
Drive platform innovation, including evaluation, integration, and rollout of new Snowflake features
Lead reliability engineering initiatives, ensuring robust disaster recovery, backup, and resiliency strategies
Automate platform deployment and operations using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline Snowflake development and operational workflows
Partner with application teams to enable seamless onboarding, integration, and optimal platform utilization
Provide expert-level (L3) support, troubleshooting and resolving complex platform issues
Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architecture aligned with enterprise standards
Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and training materials to support global teams
Collaborate across global teams (US and offshore) to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions
Act as a trusted advisor and SME, guiding best practices for Snowflake implementation and optimization
Partner with Snowflake and external vendors to resolve issues and continuously enhance platform capabilities

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of relevant experience in data platform, cloud, or database engineering

Talent Needed for Success
Deep expertise in Snowflake platform engineering and administration (must-have)
Strong foundation in data warehousing concepts, including dimensional modeling
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern data ecosystems
Proven experience in database administration and platform engineering
Proficiency in Python and/or Bash/SQL scripting for automation
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Strong understanding of platform resiliency, disaster recovery, and backup strategies
Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred
Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core or advanced certifications)
Experience integrating Snowflake with IAM/security frameworks (e.g., Entra ID, HashiCorp Vault)
Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace)
Knowledge of FinOps and cost optimization strategies within Snowflake
Experience with Snowflake advanced capabilities (Snowpipe, Snowpark, streaming, Cortex AI)
Familiarity with BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Looker, QuickSight)
Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and enterprise support models