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Full-Time

Solutions Architect

South Central

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Snowflake

Snowflake

5,001-10,000 employees

Data management and analytics platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Remote in USA

Remote position with Arkansas as a listed location.

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Apache Spark
SQL
Java
AWS
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BA/BS in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a solutions architect, data architect, database administrator, or data engineer
  • 3 years of technical consulting experience
  • Experience in a lead role for analytics projects for large enterprises
  • Experience implementing and operating Snowflake centric solutions
  • Understanding of complete data analytics stack and workflow, from ETL to data platform design to BI and analytics tools
  • Familiarity with industry common BI and ETL solutions
  • Hands-on experience in a technical role leveraging SQL, Python, Java and/or Spark to build, operate and maintain data analytics solutions
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with large-scale database technology (e.g. Snowflake, Netezza, Exadata, Teradata, Greenplum, etc.)
  • Proficiency in implementing data security measures, access controls, and design specifically within the Snowflake platform
  • Experience in the services organization of a product company
  • Experience in a leadership position executing technical projects
  • Industry vertical expertise (Media, Financial Services, Healthcare, etc)
  • Application Development experience
  • AWS, Google or Microsoft Cloud certification(s)
  • Snowflake Snowpro Advanced Certification(s)
Responsibilities
  • Directly engage with customers individually or as part of a technical delivery team
  • Oversee and advise on the implementation of the customers Snowflake platform
  • Demonstrate technical leadership through personally developed code, solution architectures and implementation recommendations
  • Act as a trusted advisor to customer executive leadership for thought leadership and solution approaches
  • Extract business requirements from customers and translate them into a well-architected recommendation
  • Develop and provide forward looking guidance and future state roadmaps
  • Leverage known best practices and solutions to reduce risk to customer implementations
  • Decompose future state goals into actionable execution plans
  • Collaborate with Snowflake GTM and product teams to ensure customer alignment to Snowflake goals

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Snowflake's continuous innovation and feature expansion, as seen in their Data Cloud World Tour, promise robust career growth opportunities.
  • The company's strategic investments and acquisitions indicate strong financial health and a commitment to staying at the forefront of data technology.
  • Collaborations with companies like Solaris and Omnata highlight Snowflake's influence and integration capabilities across various industries.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid pace of acquisitions and integrations may lead to operational challenges and cultural misalignment.
  • Intense competition in the cloud data platform market from giants like AWS and Google Cloud could pressure Snowflake's market share.

What makes Snowflake unique

  • Snowflake's focus on democratizing data access and analytics sets it apart from traditional data platforms.
  • Strategic investments in AI-driven startups like Metaplane enhance Snowflake's data quality and reliability, providing a competitive edge.
  • Acquisitions such as Samooha and Ponder expand Snowflake's capabilities in data clean rooms and Python integration, respectively.

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Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.

A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.

Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.

Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.

Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.

Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.