Overview
Senior Software Engineer- Snowflake Administrator
As a Senior Software Engineer- Snowflake administrator with the experience in SQL & AWS you will be with Convera, you will be responsible to Install, configure, and maintain Snowflake environments across development, testing, and production.
You will be responsible for:
- Install, configure, and maintain Snowflake environments across development, testing, and production.
- Manage roles, users, access controls, and permissions to enforce security best practices.
- Monitor and optimize compute resources, storage usage, and query performance.
- Set up and manage virtual warehouses to balance cost and efficiency.
2. Data Management & Integration
- Design and optimize schema, tables, views, and materialized views for performance.
- Implement data ingestion pipelines using Snowpipe, COPY commands, and external tables.
- Integrate Snowflake with ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, etc.).
- Work with cloud storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage) for data integration.
3. Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Monitor and tune query performance using Query Profile and Warehouse best practices.
- Optimize clustering, caching, and auto-scaling for cost efficiency.
- Implement data partitioning, pruning, and compression for better performance.
4. Security & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
- Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Configure data masking, row-level security, and encryption for sensitive data.
- Set up auditing and logging to track user activities and data access.
5. Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Planning
- Manage Time Travel & Fail-safe features for data recovery.
- Implement backup and retention policies to meet business continuity requirements.
- Develop strategies for disaster recovery and high availability.
6. Automation & Scripting
- Automate administrative tasks using Python, SQL, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake using DevOps tools.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
7. Support & Documentation
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot Snowflake-related issues.
- Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business users to optimize workflows.
- Document best practices, guidelines, and operational procedures.
Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- Strong experience with Snowflake administration, architecture, and security.
- Proficiency in SQL and query optimization.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools (dbt, Talend, Informatica, Airflow, etc.).
- Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) is a plus.
- Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
- Understanding of data modeling and warehousing concepts (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and in an Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Snowflake SnowPro Core or Advanced Certification (preferred).
- Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or CI/CD tools is a plus.
About Convera
Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.
Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.
As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
- Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
- A flexible approach to work
There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments. Apply now if you're ready to unleash your potential.
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- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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