Job Description

Title: Snowflake Admin
Location: Chennai
Exp: 4 to 7 Years
:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Certifications in Snowflake, SQL, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are a plus
• 1-4 years of hands-on experience in data platform support or operations roles
• Working knowledge of Snowflake architecture, query optimization, security model, and platform features
• Proficiency in SQL with the ability to troubleshoot query issues and monitor query performance in Snowflake
• Understanding of Snowflake components such as virtual warehouses, roles, stages, and tasks
• Experience in supporting Snowflake user management, permissions, and role-based access control
• Familiarity with scheduling and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, or native Snowflake tasks)
• Ability to work with data engineers and analysts to resolve data refresh and access-related issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting issues and coordinating with global stakeholders
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, especially in relation to data storage and cost optimization
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash for automating routine tasks
• Knowledge of observability and logging tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, or Grafana) for monitoring Snowflake usage and performance
• Understanding of data governance practices, including PII handling, audit logs, and data masking
• Awareness of ITIL-based processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management)
• Foundational understanding of AI-driven automation in IT operations
• Familiar with integrating machine learning models into operational workflows
• Experience in consuming and integrating RESTful APIs for system interactions
• ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor Snowflake platform health, including query performance, storage usage, and virtual warehouse efficiency
• Respond to incidents and service requests related to Snowflake access, slow queries, pipeline failures, and data visibility issues
• Perform routine support tasks such as access provisioning, job reruns, and environment syncs in coordination with engineering teams
• Assist in query tuning and collaborate with users to resolve performance bottlenecks or data availability issues
• Track issues through ticketing systems, ensuring accurate status updates, timely closure, and root cause documentation

Skills Required