Snowflake Architect

Job Role : Snowflake Architect

Location : Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

Duration : 9+ Month

Type : Contract

• Note : Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (Tuesdays) required to be onsite at the location701 W 51st St Austin, Texas 78751
• Job Description : Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure for the data integration hub
• Design, development, and implementation (DD&I) of the data integration hub using an agile methodology for all standard SDLC phases that includes, but is not limited to :
• Validation of performance metric requirements
• Creation of Epics / User Stories / Tasks
• Automation of data acquisition from a variety of data sources
• Development of complex SQL scripts
• Testing integration, load and stress
• Deployment / publication internally and externally
• Operations support and enhancement of the data integration hub
• This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at HHSC for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS).

As a member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include :

• Strong overall understanding of Snowflake architecture and its components.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.
• Expertise in using Snowflake's cloning capabilities for databases and schemas.
• Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution.
• Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges.
• Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and version control for managing Snowflake code deployments.
• Experience working with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL / ELT processes.
• Ability to automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.
• Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake's security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Required Skills : Strong overall understanding of Snowflake architecture and its components.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.
• Expertise in using Snowflake's cloning capabilities for databases and schemas
• Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution.
• Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges.
• Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and version control for managing Snowflake code deployments
• Experience working with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL / ELT processes.
• Ability to automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.
• Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake's security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies.
• Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Experience on an agile sprint team
• Experience with JIRA software
• Experience working with multiple teams concurrently, being able to prioritize and complete work on time with high quality
• Preferred Skills : Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data
• Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry
• Prior experience with an HHS agency
• Prior experience working with PII or PHI data
• Prior experience working with HL7 data
• Prior experience with Azure
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