Solutions Architect

Build the future of data. Join the Snowflake team.Snowflake Professional Services is the implementation and strategy experts for the Snowflake platform.  We engage with customers at all phases of the customer journey to optimize, accelerate, and achieve business outcomes.  Our teams of Solutions Architects demonstrate technical leadership everyday by writing code, constructing solution architectures, and guiding customers through decision paths to achieve impactful outcomes.  We advise everyone from developers through senior executives on how best to utilize Snowflake to make their business successful.  Our Solution Architects are comfortable with change and live on the cutting edge of technology. AS A SNOWFLAKE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT YOU WILL :Directly engage with customers individually or as part of a technical delivery teamOversee and advise on the implementation of the customers Snowflake platform Demonstrate technical leadership through personally developed code, solution architectures and implementation recommendationsAct as a trusted advisor to customer executive leadership for thought leadership and solution approachesExtract business requirements from customers and translate them into a well-architected recommendationDevelop and provide forward looking guidance and future state roadmapsLeverage known best practices and solutions to reduce risk to customer implementationsDecompose future state goals into actionable execution plansCollaborate with Snowflake GTM and product teams to ensure customer alignment to Snowflake goalsTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR A SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT WILL HAVE :BA/BS in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent practical experienceMinimum 5 years of experience as a solutions architect, data architect, database administrator, or data engineer3 years of technical consulting experienceExperience in a lead role for  analytics projects for large enterprises Experience implementing and operating Snowflake centric solutionsUnderstanding of complete data analytics stack and workflow, from ETL to data platform design to BI and analytics toolsFamiliarity with industry common BI and ETL solutionsHands-on experience in a technical role leveraging SQL, Python, Java and/or Spark to build, operate and maintain data analytics solutionsExtensive knowledge of and experience with large-scale database technology (e.g. Snowflake, Netezza, Exadata, Teradata, Greenplum, etc.)Proficiency in implementing data security measures, access controls, and design specifically within the Snowflake platformAS A BONUS, A STRONG CANDIDATE WILL ADDITIONALLY HAVE :Experience in the services organization of a product companyExperience in a leadership position executing technical projectsIndustry vertical expertise (Media, Financial Services, Healthcare, etc)Application Development experienceAWS, Google or Microsoft Cloud certification(s)Snowflake Snowpro Advanced Certification(s)Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $174,300.Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact?Job SummaryJob number: 7275091002Date posted : 2024-05-15Profession: Professional ServicesEmployment type: Full Time