Job Description
Job Title: Snowflake Data Architect with AI/ML (***Candidate Replacement role - Quick hiring)
Location : San Francisco Bay Area (CA) – Only Locals (Hybrid/Onsite - weekly one day/once to Office)
Exp Req : 10+
Visa : USC/GC/GC EAD/H4 EAD
- Rate : $75/Hr on C2C/1099
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect Consultant to support our BI & Analytics Delivery organization. This role will be responsible for defining enterprise data architecture, designing scalable integration solutions, guiding platform strategy, and establishing technical governance across the data ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Snowflake, modern data platforms, ETL/ELT architecture, cloud data technologies, and stakeholder leadership. This individual will collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Security, and Business teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end data and analytics solution architectures aligned with business objectives.
- Design and implement scalable integration patterns across enterprise applications, APIs, SaaS platforms, and data ecosystems.
- Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical discussions across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Develop architecture blueprints, solution designs, technical specifications, and governance documentation.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements across Snowflake, Matillion, Power BI, Collibra, and related technologies.
- Establish best practices for data modelling, data warehousing, security, governance, and performance optimization.
- Partner with Data Engineering, Reporting, Platform, Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
- Support advanced analytics, AI, and GenAI initiatives, including Snowflake Cortex and emerging data platform capabilities.
- Drive architectural standards, technical governance, and solution quality across enterprise data programs.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Analytics Architecture, or related disciplines.
- Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and analytics solutions.
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in:
- Snowflake Data Platform
- Data Warehousing Architecture
- Data Modeling (Dimensional and Enterprise Data Models)
- ETL/ELT Architecture and Design
- Cloud Data Platforms
- API and SaaS Integrations
- Data Governance and Security Frameworks
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Snowflake
- Matillion (preferred) or similar ETL/ELT tools
- Power BI
- Collibra or equivalent Data Governance platforms
Leadership & Communication
- Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to facilitate architecture workshops and drive technical decision-making.
- Experience collaborating across business, engineering, security, and enterprise architecture teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and consensus-building capabilities.
Top 3 Skills
1. Snowflake Data Architecture
- Expertise in Snowflake architecture, data modeling, security, performance tuning, and platform optimization.
- Experience implementing advanced Snowflake capabilities, including Snowflake Cortex.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend architecture patterns and platform enhancements.
2. Data Integration & ETL/ELT Architecture
- Proven experience designing integration solutions between enterprise applications, APIs, SaaS platforms, and cloud data environments.
- Strong understanding of scalable data movement and transformation frameworks.
- Experience with Matillion or comparable ETL/ELT technologies.
3. Architecture Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Demonstrated success leading architecture discussions and cross-functional design workshops.
- Ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across diverse teams.
- Strong documentation, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting AI, Machine Learning, Analytics, or GenAI initiatives.
- Snowflake related certification preferred
- Familiarity with enterprise governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
- Experience working within large-scale cloud transformation or modernization programs.
Stephen
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email : stephen@nexwaveinc.com