Snowflake Platform Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Snowflake Platform Engineer in Minneapolis, MN.Key Responsibilities:Snowflake Platform Architecture:* Design and implement enterprise Snowflake platforms on Azure (primary) and AWS (secondary)Define Snowflake's operating model:* What workloads belong in Snowflake vs what do not* How Snowflake integrates with the broader secure cloud platform* Build Snowflake accounts, warehouses, databases, catalogs, and environments aligned to platform standardsTerraform & Infrastructure as Code:Develop and maintain Terraform modules for Snowflake, including:* Accounts, databases, schemas* Virtual warehouses* RBAC and role hierarchies* Resource monitors and controls* Provision Azure infrastructure using Terraform in partnership with cloud platform teams* Enforce repeatable, auditable infrastructure deployments across environments (dev/test/prod)Security, Identity & Data Trust:Design and enforce Snowflake security guardrails, including:* IAM and role-based access control models* Integration and synchronization with Azure Active Directory* Network policies and private access patterns* Encryption and data trust controls* Ensure Snowflake runs in a fully private network posture (no public access)* Partner with security teams to meet enterprise and regulatory standardsNetworking & Cloud Integration:Work closely with Azure cloud platform teams on:* VNets, private endpoints, DNS, routing* Secure connectivity patterns* Integrate Snowflake with Azure-native services (ADLS, Key Vault, identity, CI/CD)Governance, Observability & FinOpsEstablish platform-level governance, including:* Catalog design and controls* RBAC standards and lifecycle management* Integrate Snowflake with observability tools (e.g., Datadog) for monitoring and alertingImplement FinOps practices, including:* Cost governance by warehouse, workspace, and query* Usage controls and visibility across teamsRequirements* Hands-on experience implementing Snowflake from the ground up* Strong experience with Snowflake on Azure (required)* Experience with Snowflake on AWS (preferred)* Deep hands-on experience with Terraform, especially modular designStrong understanding of:* Cloud networking* Identity and access management* Encryption and data trust principles* Experience partnering with enterprise cloud platform and security teams* Clear understanding of platform engineering vs application or analytics developmentNice to Have:* Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments* FinOps or cost governance experience* CI/CD for infrastructure* Datadog or similar observability toolingThis role is not:* Data engineering* BI, SQL, or analytics-focused* Day-to-day Snowflake user supportJob TypeContractCompensation51 - $69