What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snowflake admin position at Business Needs Inc.?
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Snowflake Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Snowflake environment, ensuring high availability and performance of data processing tasks. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud data warehousing solutions and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Strong proficiency in Snowflake architecture, features, and capabilities.
- Knowledge of SQL and Snowflake-specific query optimization.
- Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.
- 2 years of hands-on experience as a Snowflake Administrator
- Ability to identify and drive continuous improvements
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong SQL skills
- Knowledge of Snowflake security features including access control, authentication, authorization, encryption, masking, secure view, etc.
- Experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python
- Experience working in AWS cloud environments
- Experience integrating Snowflake with an identity and access management program such as Azure IDP is a plus
- Experience working with Power BI and other BI, data visualization, and reporting tools
- Strong Database design and data modelling experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
Technology division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Snowflake Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of our Snowflake data warehouse environment. This role requires a deep understanding of Snowflake's features and best practices, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Snowflake Environment Management: Administer and manage Snowflake data warehouse environments, including setup, configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize performance, including query performance, resource utilization, and storage management.
- User and Access Management: Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
- Data Integration: Support and manage data integration processes, including data loading, transformation, and extraction.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement and oversee backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Snowflake-related issues, including resolving performance bottlenecks and query optimization.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes. Generate and deliver regular reports on system performance and usage.
- Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other IT professionals to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the Snowflake environment.
- Best Practices: Stay up to date with Snowflake best practices and industry trends. Recommend and implement improvements and upgrades to enhance system functionality and performance.
- Security: Ensure platform is up to date on System patches. Monitor, apply and test product security updates
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $43.44 - $52.31 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43 - $52
