Snowflake Data Platform Engineer

Hybrid 3 days / week onsite at Dallas, TX, 75019

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Important Notes from Hiring Manager:
Proven experience with Snowflake data platform administration. A current SnowPro Core certification is strongly desired. More advanced Snowflake platform certifications are ideal.
Experience with SQL programming and/or relational database administration on mainstream database platforms (Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Proficiency in Python and Bash script development on Linux.

Key Responsibilities:
Package and integrate new Snowflake features into a common data platform for use by multiple application development teams.
Integrate Snowflake features into the Snowflake security architecture.
Validate non-functional requirements, including disaster recovery and backup for Snowflake objects.
Automate Snowflake environment deployment and administration using SQL, Python or Bash utilities.
Collaborate with Application Development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of Snowflake platform capabilities.
Utilize CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Bitbucket, and Jenkins to manage the configuration and execution of Snowflake utilities.
Perform Snowflake and AWS administration tasks using Terraform or Ansible automation tools.
Provide escalated Snowflake support to Cloud Data Operations team.
Develop Snowflake platform feature documentation, training materials and job aids for our operations staff.
Support Disaster Recovery and Operational Rotation activities to validate the effectiveness of business continuity planning.
Provide Snowflake implementation and integration advice and consulting to application development teams.
Report defects and problems to Snowflake and work with Snowflake account team to validate and implement suggested fixes.

Qualifications:
Proven experience with Snowflake data platform administration. A current SnowPro Core certification is strongly desired. More advanced Snowflake platform certifications are ideal.
Experience with SQL programming and/or relational database administration on mainstream database platforms (Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Proficiency in Python and Bash script development on Linux.
Basic proficiency with Terraform and Ansible.
Experience with CI/CD toolchains including GitLab, Bitbucket and Jenkins.
Basic AWS IaaS administration skills; experience with Azure or Google Cloud Platform is acceptable.
Basic Linux system administration skills
Familiar with Agile/Scrum project management methodology and associated workflow tools such as JIRA
Familiar with ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Service Request fulfillment) and supporting tools such as ServiceNow.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Snowflake integration experience with enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies such as Entra (Azure Active Directory) or Hashicorp Vault
Experience integrating Snowflake monitoring features with observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or Dynatrace.
Experience integrating Snowflake with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or CMDB tools like CloudAware.
Experience with Linux batch scheduling software such as Autosys or equivalent.
Familiar with FinOps concepts and Snowflake cost/performance optimization strategies.
Experience with Business Analytics applications such as Power BI, Looker or Quicksight
Experience with the usage and administration of Snowpark container services.
Experience with the usage and administration of Snowpipe stream analytics.

EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."