Snowflake Database Administrator

Snowflake Database Administrator

The Snowflake Database Administrator (DBA) position is pivotal in ensuring the optimal performance, security, and reliability of databases within the Snowflake Data Cloud platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks including database setup and configuration, performance monitoring and tuning, data security and compliance, backup and disaster recovery, cost management, user management and support, as well as collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Configure warehouses, databases, and other Snowflake objects.
• Ensure optimal configuration settings for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor the performance of Snowflake environments.
• Execute performance tuning strategies to optimize query execution and resource utilization.
• Implement and manage security measures within Snowflake.
• Manage data encryption, access controls, and network policies to protect sensitive information.
• Plan and manage disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure data retention policies align with business requirements.
• Monitor and optimize Snowflake credit usage to control costs.
• Advise on cost-effective use of Snowflake features and resources.
• Manage user accounts, roles, and access privileges.
• Ensure secure and appropriate access to the database.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and IT teams to support data-related activities.
• Document database schemas, configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Technical Skills Required:

• 3-5 years of Snowflake experience.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake's architecture, including virtual warehouses, databases, roles, and security features.
• Proficient in SQL for querying and managing Snowflake databases.
• Skills in query performance tuning and resource optimization in a cloud environment.
• Experience with DB tools such as DBT and SQLDBM is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices in data security, encryption, and compliance within cloud environments (e.g. GDPR, StateRAMP, FedRAMP).
• Familiarity with cloud services, particularly those related to data storage and computation, and an understanding of cloud cost management.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently.
• 2-5 years of experience with Db2 and/or PostgreSQL.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Certifications specific to Snowflake, such as the Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification, are a plus.

If you have the experience, technical skills, and motivation to tackle the challenges of managing databases on the Snowflake Data Cloud platform, we invite you to join us. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the ongoing success of our organization!

About Us: InterSources Inc

InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.