Job Description

Respond by: 12/26/24

Rate: DOE

Type: Contract

Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)

Preference will be given to candidates who meet all preferred skills and have public sector experience

Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed'

Work Mode: Remote t submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

Job Description:

Design overall data structure, ensuring tha t Snowflake's features (e.g., data sharing, scalability, secure data exchange, etc.) ar e fully utilized to meet the business requirements.

Create a blueprint for how data will be stored, processed, and accessed within the Snowflake platform.

Perform optimization of data pipelines and workflows for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Design ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) or ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) processes, and optimize queries and data storage strategies.

Integrate with other cl oud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), third-party tools, and on-premises data systems.

Designs and implements strategies to control access to sensitive data, applying encryption, role-based access control, and data masking as necessary.

Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the Snowflake environment meets those needs.

Monitor the performance of the Snowflake environment, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring optimal query performance.

Automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.

Preform data loading methods (bulk loading using COPY INTO, Snowpipe for real-time ingestion, and External tables).

Perform Snowflake cloning capabilities f or databases and schemas.

Perform configuration and management of Snowflake Virtual Warehouses including scaling, resizing and auto-suspend/resume settings.

Implement roles and privileges for managing secure access utilizing Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

Integrate Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.

Configure alerts and monitor data pipeline failures, resource spikes, and cost thresholds.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required Experience with data modeling, data integration, data warehousing, data governance, and data security 8 Required Experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL in HA deployments and Expertise in data storage 8 Required Proficiency in S nowflake architecture and its components. 8 Required Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams. 8 Required Expertise in using Snowflake's cloning capabilities for databases and schemas. 8 Required Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution. 8 Required Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges. 8 Required Experience with i ntegrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity managemen t. 8 Required Experience working with d ata integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL/ELT processes. 8 Required Ability to automate a dministrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting. 8 Required Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments , including usage tracking and query profiling. 8 Required Strong understanding of Snowflake's security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies. 8 Required Technical writing and diagramming skills, including proficiency wit h modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), a nd the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project. 8 Required Experience on an agile sprint team 8 Required Experience with JIRA software 8 Required Experience working with multiple teams concurrently, being able to prioritize and complete work on time with high quality 8 Required Knowledge of Informatica 10.5 8 Required Developing reports in Cognos Analytics 11.1 5 Preferred Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version contro l for managing Snowflake code deployments. 5 Preferred Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry 5 Preferred Prior experience with an agency 5 Preferred Prior experience working with PII or PHI data 5 Preferred Prior experience working with HL7 data 5 Preferred Prior experience with Azure 4 Preferred Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 01/20/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1550 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

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