Virtusa

Snowflake Admin

Posted On

Aug. 31, 2024

Location

Hyderabad, Telangana

Experience Level

Full Time

Job Type

Experienced

Apply By

Dec. 31, 2024

Job Description

The Snowflake DBA (Database Administrator) position is responsible for managing and optimizing databases performance, security, and reliability within the Snowflake Data Cloud platform.
Database Setup and Configuration: o Configuring warehouses, databases, and other Snowflake objects o Ensuring optimal configuration settings for performance and cost-efficiency
Performance Monitoring and Tuning: o Monitoring the performance of Snowflake environments and executing performance tuning strategies to optimize query execution and resource utilization
Data Security and Compliance: o Implementing and managing security measures within Snowflake, including data encryption, access controls, and network policies to protect sensitive information
Backup and Disaster Recovery: o Although Snowflake provides automatic backups and failover capabilities, the DBA is responsible for planning and managing disaster recovery strategies and data retention policies
Cost Management: o Monitoring and optimizing Snowflake credit usage to control costs without compromising performance o Advising on cost-effective use of Snowflake features and resources
User Management and Support: o Managing user accounts, roles, and access privileges to ensure secure and appropriate access to the database
Collaboration and Documentation: o Collaborating with data engineers, analysts, and IT teams to support data-related activities o Documenting database schemas, configurations, procedures, and best practices

12. Skill Sets :
Snowflake experience (3-5 years)
Strong understanding of Snowflakes architecture, including virtual warehouses, databases, roles, and security features
Proficient in SQL for querying and managing Snowflake databases
Skills in query performance tuning and resource optimization in a cloud environment
Experience with DB tools such as DBT and SQLDBM a plus
Knowledge of best practices in data security, encryption, and compliance within cloud environments (e.g. GDPR, StateRAMP, FedRAMP)
Familiarity with cloud services, particularly those related to data storage and computation, and an understanding of cloud cost management
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently
Db2 experience and/or PostgreSQL (2-5 years)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Excellent communication skills are required
Certifications specific to Snowflake, such as the Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification a plus

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