Data Manager (Snowflake)

📋 Description

• • As a Data Manager at Allata, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing the vision for our clients' Snowflake data platforms. This is a pivotal role that demands a blend of technical leadership, architectural foresight, and hands-on execution, empowering you to make a significant impact on how our clients leverage their data.
• • You will be responsible for the end-to-end management and evolution of Snowflake data solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, performant, and cost-effective. This includes overseeing the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of data pipelines, data warehousing structures, and data marts.
• • A core aspect of your role will be to lead and mentor a dedicated squad of data engineers. You will foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and professional development opportunities to help them grow their skills and deliver exceptional results.
• • You will play a key role in defining and driving the technical roadmap for Snowflake data platforms. This involves staying abreast of the latest Snowflake features and best practices, evaluating new technologies, and making strategic recommendations to enhance platform capabilities and align with client business objectives.
• • This position requires a hands-on approach. While you will be leading a team, you are also expected to contribute directly to the development and implementation of data solutions. This includes writing and optimizing SQL, developing data models, and potentially scripting for automation and integration tasks.
• • You will be responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and governance of data within the Snowflake environment. This involves implementing best practices for access control, data masking, auditing, and adhering to relevant industry regulations.
• • Collaboration is key. You will work closely with client stakeholders, including data analysts, data scientists, business leaders, and other engineering teams, to understand their data needs, translate requirements into technical solutions, and ensure the data platform effectively supports their analytical and operational goals.
• • You will champion best practices in data engineering, including CI/CD for data pipelines, automated testing, performance tuning, and efficient resource utilization within Snowflake to manage costs effectively.
• • The role involves architecting and implementing data ingestion strategies from various sources, ensuring data quality, integrity, and timeliness for downstream consumption.
• • You will be involved in designing and optimizing complex data transformations and aggregations to support business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics use cases.
• • Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and potential cost inefficiencies within the Snowflake platform.
• • Contribute to Allata's internal knowledge base and best practices for Snowflake and data platform management, sharing your expertise with colleagues and contributing to the firm's overall technical excellence.
• • You will be a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on data strategy, platform modernization, and the effective use of Snowflake to achieve their business outcomes.
• • This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse client projects across various industries, providing exposure to a wide range of data challenges and solutions.
• • You will be empowered to make technical decisions and drive innovation within the data platforms you manage, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• • The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and modern data architecture patterns, with a deep specialization in Snowflake.
• • You will ensure that the data solutions delivered are not only technically sound but also align with the strategic objectives and business value propositions for our clients.
• • This position is ideal for a seasoned data professional who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about building high-impact data solutions on the Snowflake platform.