We are looking for an experienced Senior Snowflake Data Architect to join our growing data team. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise in Snowflake and Azure with strong architectural thinking, security awareness, and excellent communication skills. Requirements: • 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering roles • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake and Azure • 2+ years of experience as a Snowflake Architect • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) • Strong understanding of Azure Cloud architecture • Deep knowledge of Snowflake security and data protection mechanisms • Advanced data modeling skills • Experience assessing and optimizing Snowflake platforms for security and scalabilit • Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments • Exposure to AI-driven data solutions beyond Snowflake Cortex • Certifications in Snowflake or Azure Main responsibilities: • Design, architect, and optimize scalable data solutions using Snowflake and Azure • Lead Snowflake architecture initiatives, ensuring performance, scalability, and security best practices • Conduct Snowflake Data Platform assessments, particularly in security and scalability areas • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or Bicep • Leverage Snowflake AI capabilities (e.g., Cortex AI) to enhance data solutions • Develop and maintain robust data models to support analytics and business intelligence • Define and enforce data security standards (access controls, encryption, auditability) • Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to data engineering teams Who will you work with? You will join a cross-functional team of data engineers, platform engineers, security specialists and product owners focused on delivering data solutions for energy and e‑mobility products. The team values collaboration, clear communication and a pragmatic approach to secure, scalable design. What will you do? • Architect secure Snowflake-based solutions and drive their implementation across projects. • Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure data platform designs. • Define and enforce security and governance standards for data access, processing and sharing. • Participate in technical reviews, threat modelling and security assessments for data initiatives. Originally posted on Himalayas