Job Description

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Snowflake Database Administrator with a proven track record of managing, optimizing, and securing Snowflake environments. The ideal candidate will have over 5+ years of hands-on experience in Snowflake database administration , ensuring seamless performance, security, and scalability of enterprise-level data solutions. This role requires deep expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, access control, workload management, and cost optimization within Snowflake. The selected candidate will play a key role in monitoring database health, implementing security best practices, automating administrative tasks, and optimizing query performance . Key Responsibilities: Administer and manage Snowflake databases, warehouses, and schemas . Optimize query performance, workload management, and storage efficiency . Implement and manage RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), authentication, and data security policies . Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues and system health . Handle data loading, unloading, and integrations with various data sources. Automate administrative tasks using SQL, Python, or Shell scripting . Manage clustering, caching, and partitioning strategies for efficient data retrieval. Ensure high availability, backups, and disaster recovery planning . Maintain audit logs, access control, and compliance standards . Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in Snowflake database administration . Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning and optimization . Experience with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and security best practices . Familiarity with data sharing, replication, and failover strategies . Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) . Scripting experience with Python, Shell, or SQL for automation. Knowledge of Snowflake resource monitoring and cost optimization . Willingness to work in a 24/7 operational environment with rotational shifts . Preferred Qualifications: Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core/Advanced). Experience with data governance and compliance frameworks . Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline orchestration will be value add