Platform Engineer

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain Snowflake environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Develop and implement frameworks for provisioning databases, schemas, warehouses and roles within Snowflake.
• Set up and manage RBAC to ensure secure and efficient access to data.
• Monitor and manage Snowflake costs and usage, providing regular reports and insights to optimize spending.
• Handle financial operations (FinOps) for the cloud platform, ensuring cost efficiency and budget adherence.
• Optimize Snowflake performance through regular monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with data engineering, analytics, and IT teams to support their Snowflake needs and ensure seamless integration.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of Snowflake configurations, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Snowflake administration and cloud platform management.
• Proficiency in SQL, SnowSQL, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of Snowflake architecture, security features, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience in managing cloud costs and implementing FinOps practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.