Snowflake Data Architect

• Data Organization and Governance: Define and maintain governance standards that span multiple systems (AWS, Fivetran, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Salesforce/nCino, Looker), ensuring that data remains accurate, accessible, and organized across the organization.
• Solve Data Problems Proactively: Address recurring data issues that sidetrack operational and strategic initiatives by implementing processes and tools to anticipate, identify, and resolve root causes effectively.
• System Integration: Lead the integration of diverse systems into a cohesive data environment, optimizing workflows and minimizing manual intervention.
• Hands-On Problem Solving: Take a hands-on approach to resolving reporting issues and troubleshooting data challenges when necessary, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand and solve our biggest challenges
• Mentorship and Leadership: Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in data management practices.
• Strategic Data Support: Ensure that marketing, analytics, and other strategic initiatives are not derailed by data integrity issues, enabling the organization to focus on growth and innovation.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AWS AppFlow, S3, Lambda and Fivetran for data processing and integration across platforms.
• Expertise in PostgreSQL and Snowflake, including SnowSQL, Snowpipe, and advanced data warehousing concepts.
• Good experience with Salesforce API integration and data modeling.
• Strong experience with Lookers LookML language and best practices in development
• Understanding of data modeling techniques and experience designing modern, scalable data architecture

Data Governance

• Familiarity with Secoda or similar tools for managing data governance, metadata, and documentation.
• Experience in designing and enforcing data governance frameworks, including establishing data dictionaries, standards, and policies to ensure consistency and quality.
• Proven ability to work with product development and business teams to integrate governance processes into system designs and workflows, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Expertise in managing large datasets with numerous fields, addressing organizational challenges by creating clear documentation and streamlined processes for field usage and ownership.

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and Salesforce APIs.
• Knowledge of financial services, particularly Loan Origination Systems (LOS), credit risk, and predictive analytics.