Snowflake Technical Specialist
HCLTech
Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaPosted 24 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Snowflake Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of modern, scalable data platforms. The role demands strong expertise across Snowflake, DBT, Python, MS SQL, and cloud data engineering, along with exposure to Snowflake Cortex and AI-driven data capabilities. You will drive architecture decisions, mentor teams, and enable data-driven transformation across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and design
modern data platforms
using
Snowflake
on cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Define and implement
end-to-end data pipelines
utilizing
DBT, Python, and SQL-based transformations
.
- Lead
data modeling strategy
(dimensional, data vault, and lakehouse patterns).
- Drive
cloud data engineering best practices
, including ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and performance optimization.
- Leverage
Snowflake Cortex / AI capabilities
for advanced analytics and intelligent data solutions.
- Ensure
data governance, security, and compliance
across platforms.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams; ensure delivery quality and adherence to standards.
- Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of Snowflake workloads.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in
Snowflake Architecture & Implementation
.
- Hands-on expertise in:
•
DBT (Data Build Tool)
– modeling, testing, deployment
•
Python
– data processing, automation
•
MS SQL / Advanced SQL
– query optimization, warehousing
- Solid foundation in
Cloud Data Engineering (AWS/Azure/GCP)
.
- Experience in building
modern data platforms
(lakehouse / data warehouse architectures).
- Exposure to
Snowflake Cortex / AI/ML integration
is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of
ETL/ELT frameworks, orchestration tools
, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Expertise in
data modeling, partitioning, clustering, and performance tuning
.
Leadership & Stakeholder Skills
- Proven ability to
lead architecture discussions and design reviews
.
- Strong stakeholder management and
business communication skills
.
- Experience in mentoring teams and driving
technical excellence
.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with
data governance tools
(Collibra, Alation).
- Exposure to
real-time data streaming (Kafka, etc.)
.
- Certifications in
Snowflake / Cloud platforms
.
Other Requirements
1.SnowPro Core Certification in Snowflake would be a plus.
Not included in the source posting: about the role, benefits.
Skills
snowflakesqlartificial-intelligencedbtpythonawsazuregcpci-cdetlkafkamachine-learning
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