Sr Snowflake Data Architect | Fulltime role

Role: Senior Snowflake Data Architect

Location: Jersey City, NJ – 4 Days onsite role

Duration: Long term

Employment Type: Fulltime

Experience: 12 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Snowflake Data Architect to drive the design and evolution of large-scale, enterprise data platforms in a data-intensive environment. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on architect who can solve complex, real-world data challenges, optimize for cost and performance, and design future-ready data ecosystems.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Snowflake architecture, strong experience with financial domain data, and a proven ability to design scalable, efficient, and resilient data solutions. This individual will play a key role in shaping enterprise data strategy, enabling advanced analytics, and modernizing legacy systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Architecture, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale systems.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in Snowflake architecture and implementation.
• Strong experience in financial services domain (banking, markets, asset management, etc.).
• Proven experience designing cost-optimized, high-performance cloud data platforms.
• Deep understanding of:
• Data architecture principles
• Data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Data warehousing and lakehouse patterns
• Experience with Data Development Platforms (DDP) and engineering frameworks.
• Strong expertise in SQL and data performance tuning.
• Experience designing and automating data marts and analytical layers.
• Familiarity with modern data engineering tools (e.g., dbt, orchestration tools, etc.).
• Strong understanding of scalability, governance, and security in enterprise data systems.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing Snowflake-based data architectures.
• Define and implement enterprise-wide data models, data standards, and best practices.
• Architect modern data platforms supporting high-volume, high-velocity financial data.
• Design future-ready data ecosystems, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and long-term sustainability.

Problem Solving & Optimization

• Solve complex, large-scale data challenges in a high-volume enterprise environment.
• Design cost-effective Snowflake solutions, optimizing compute, storage, and data processing.
• Implement performance tuning strategies for large datasets and complex workloads.
• Drive architectural decisions balancing cost, performance, and data accessibility.

Data Platform & Engineering Enablement

• Build and standardize Data Development Platforms (DDP) to accelerate engineering productivity.
• Design frameworks for automating data pipelines and data marts at scale.
• Enable self-service data capabilities while maintaining governance and control.

Modernization & Transformation

• Lead initiatives to modernize legacy data platforms and transition to cloud-native architectures.
• Design approaches for data migration, transformation, and integration across systems.
• Establish reusable patterns and frameworks for enterprise-wide adoption.

Leadership & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on data architecture and platform strategy.
• Proactively identify opportunities and recommend innovative solutions.
• Mentor data engineers and guide teams on best practices, architecture patterns, and design principles.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including engineering, analytics, governance, and business teams.

Innovation & Automation

• Leverage modern tools, automation frameworks, and AI-driven agents to enhance productivity and solution efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and tools to improve the data ecosystem.

About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.