Snowflake Senior Data Architect

Job Summary

Solution Architect
Key Responsibilities

• Author end-to-end data architecture designs covering ingestion, storage,
  processing, and consumption layers.
• Define patterns for cross-cloud and cross-organisation data sharing (e.g.,
• Snowflake Data Sharing).
• Partner with Group Security and Compliance to ensure architectures meet
  rigorous banking regulations (BCBS 239, GDPR).
• Lead the decommissioning roadmap for on-prem Data apps, mapping legacy
  dependencies to AWS/Snowflake.
  Technical Requirements Architectural Experience: Proven track record designing large-scale hybrid
  cloud data architectures (AWS + Snowflake).
  Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of private banking, wealth management,
  or financial services data regulations.
  Frameworks: TOGAF or AWS Certified Data Analytics / Solutions Architect
  Professional.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide Architectural Leadership By Designing And Implementing Enterprise-Scale Data Solutions Using Snowflake, Ensuring Scalability, Performance, And Alignment With Organizational Objectives.
2. Define And Enforce Data Modeling Standards And Best Practices In Snowflake And Dbt, Establishing Governance And Compliance Measures Across All Project Deliverables.
3. Lead The Integration Of Data Pipelines Using Python And Sql, Optimizing Etl/Elt Workflows For Reliability And Efficiency.
4. Collaborate With Business Stakeholders To Translate Complex Requirements Into Innovative Snowflake-Based Architectures That Support Strategic Business Initiatives.
5. Guide And Mentor Technical Teams In Adopting Advanced Snowflake Features, Dbt Transformations, And Sql Optimization Techniques To Ensure Delivery Excellence.
6. Oversee Architectural Reviews And Ensure All Solutions Adhere To Security, Compliance, And Data Governance Standards Within The Snowflake Ecosystem.
7. Drive Continuous Knowledge Enhancement By Evaluating Emerging Snowflake Features And Industry Trends, And Disseminating Best Practices Across Teams.
8. Contribute To Organizational Thought Leadership By Submitting Whitepapers, Participating In Industry Forums, And Supporting Patent Filings In The Data Architecture Domain.

Skill Requirements

1. Architectural Leadership In Snowflake, Including Advanced Proficiency In Data Warehousing Concepts, Security, And Scalability
2. In Depth Expertise In Dbt For Data Transformation And Workflow Orchestration
3. Advanced Proficiency In Sql For Complex Data Modeling, Query Optimization, And Analytics
4. Solid Experience With Python For Data Engineering And Automation Tasks
5. Excellent Understanding Of Data Governance, Compliance, And Security Best Practices In Cloud Data Platforms
6. Strong Ability To Translate Business Requirements Into Scalable Technical Solutions

Other Requirements

1. Snowflake Snowpro Advanced Architect Certification (Optional But Valuable)
2. Dbt Advanced Certification (Optional But Valuable)
3. Relevant Cloud Platform Certifications (E.G., Aws Certified Data Analytics � Specialty, Google Professional Data Engineer) Are An Advantag