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This range is provided by Apex Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Intermediate Snowflake Data Platform Engineer to join our data platform engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for packaging new Snowflake features for consumption by multiple application development teams within the organization. This role involves integrating features into the Snowflake security architecture, validating non-functional requirements such as disaster recovery and backup for Snowflake objects, and developing Snowflake administration utilities in Python or Bash. You will support our operations team for complex problems and work with Snowflake to diagnose problems and optimize the performance and availability of the company's Snowflake environment. 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 the 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 the business continuity planning. Provide Snowflake implementation and integration advice and consulting to application development teams. Report defects and problems to Snowflake and work with the 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. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project management methodology and associated workflow tools such as JIRA. Familiarity 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Systems

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