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Hi Professionals,

We are hiring for a Data Architect - Snowflake & DBT Modernization Experience role, a permanent position with client Mphasis. If you are interested, then kindly drop your resume to sumaiya.iqbal@avanceservices.us/ 209 713 5294

Here are a few quick details about the role:

Job Title: Data Architect - Snowflake & DBT Modernization Experience

Experience: 12+ years

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Review & Optimization
• Assess the current Snowflake-based data platform architecture.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in data transformation and processing.
• Recommend architectural improvements for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Code & SQL Review
• Conduct detailed reviews of DBT models, SnowSQL scripts, and transformation logic.
• Validate adherence to best practices in modularity, reusability, and performance tuning.
• Suggest improvements for query optimization and resource utilization.
• Performance Tuning
• Analyze slow-running queries and transformation pipelines.
• Implement strategies for warehouse sizing, clustering, caching, and materialization.
• Guide the team on Snowflake-specific performance features (e.g., result caching, automatic clustering).
• Best Practices & Governance
• Establish coding standards and naming conventions for DBT and SnowSQL.
• Define data governance, lineage, and documentation practices.
• Recommend monitoring and alerting mechanisms for data pipeline health.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
• Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and platform teams.
• Mentor junior developers on Snowflake and DBT development.
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer in Snowflake and other Cloud DB environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in DBT , SnowSQL , and SQL performance tuning .
• Familiarity with Oracle Exadata and PL/SQL is a plus for comparative analysis.
• 10+ years experience in data modeling ( logical and physical ) , ETL/ELT design , and designing and implementing data warehouses, performance tuning, and optimization .
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines , version control , and deployment automation .
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Snowflake Architect Certification, DBT Certification.
• Experience in banking or financial services data platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Regards,

Sumaiya Iqbal

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