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Job Title: Solutions Architect / Data Architect (Snowflake)
Location: Dublin, CA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Employment Type: Contract
We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect / Data Architect with deep expertise in Snowflake, Data Architecture, and Medallion Architecture to lead enterprise data initiatives. This role will drive the design, governance, and implementation of a modern data platform while collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
- Design and architect enterprise data solutions on Snowflake.
- Define data models and implement Medallion Architecture (Landing, Refined, Published Zones).
- Provide architectural guidance and best practices across Data & Analytics initiatives.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define use cases and translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Lead solution design discussions and influence technical decisions.
- Develop quick Proof of Concepts (POCs) using Python when required.
- Design secure, scalable, and governed data platforms.
- Work closely with SI partners, architects, and development teams.
- Support business dashboard initiatives and reporting enablement.
Required Skills:
- 10 years of Data Architecture / Solution Architecture experience.
- Strong expertise in Snowflake Architecture & Administration.
- Hands-on experience with DBT (Data Build Tool).
- Experience with Data Modeling and enterprise data warehouse design.
- Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture.
- Experience with CDC (Change Data Capture) and data ingestion frameworks.
- Experience with StreamSets or similar ETL/Data Ingestion tools.
- Strong SQL skills.
- Python experience for rapid prototyping and architectural POCs.
- Knowledge of Snowflake security, governance, RBAC, masking policies, and secure data sharing.
- Experience enabling reporting platforms such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, or similar BI tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Retail industry experience.
- Experience with Alation or other Data Governance platforms.
- Experience designing enterprise analytics platforms.