Snowflake Data Platform Administrator – AWS & Terraform

Markham - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 85 - 90

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snowflake Data Platform Administrator AWS & Terraform

Opportunity for a seasoned cloud data specialist in the insurance industry focused on Snowflake administration AWS integration and PostgreSQL management. Drive high-impact digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives in a hybrid setup based in Markham ON. Ideal for those with strong cloud optimization and automation skills.

What is in it for you:

Salaried: $85-90 per hour.

Incorporated Business Rate: $100-105 per hour.

12-month contract.

Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

Hybrid model: 3 days per week on-site subject to change.

Responsibilities:

Administer and manage a Snowflake cloud data platform ensuring performance security and availability.

Design implement and optimize Snowflake solutions including data warehousing integration and migration.

Monitor and fine-tune environments using query optimization workload management and resource scaling.

Apply cost-saving strategies such as right-sizing virtual warehouses and consolidating workloads.

Integrate cloud services using AWS components like S3 Glue Lambda Airflow EC2 and SNS.

Develop and maintain automated data pipelines across Snowflake and AWS environments.

Manage PostgreSQL databases including backups performance tuning and recovery processes.

Implement security protocols and automation scripts for efficient database operations.

Lead on-premise to cloud migration projects with minimal downtime and full data integrity.

Enhance system performance using advanced Snowflake features like query acceleration and clustering.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in analytics engineering and IT to align data strategy.

Provide support and participate in on-call rotations for critical systems.

Maintain documentation covering configurations processes and system best practices.

Promote adherence to data governance security and compliance standards.

What you will need to succeed:

Post-secondary education in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.

Certification in Snowflake AWS or PostgreSQL (preferred).

5 years of experience as a Snowflake Administrator.

Proven experience in Snowflake implementation and cloud data operations.

Strong knowledge of AWS services including S3 Lambda Glue Airflow and EC2.

Proficiency in PostgreSQL database administration and automation.

Experience in cloud environments (AWS Azure or GCP).

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Terraform.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Excellent analytical troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Flexibility to work extended hours as needed for project deadlines.

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Snowflake Data Platform Administrator AWS & TerraformOpportunity for a seasoned cloud data specialist in the insurance industry focused on Snowflake administration AWS integration and PostgreSQL management. Drive high-impact digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives in a hybrid setup b...