Position OverviewWe are seeking an innovative Snowflake Solutions Engineer to join our growing IT team and lead the design and implementation of advanced Snowflake-native applications and AI-powered data solutions. This role will focus on leveraging Snowflake's modern platform capabilities including Streamlit applications, Cortex AI services, and emerging technologies to deliver business value through cutting-edge data solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Snowflake's ecosystem, data architecture patterns including data warehousing, data lakes, and open lakehouse architectures, and experience building user-facing data applications.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesSnowflake Native Application Development (30%)Design and develop interactive data applications using Snowflake Streamlit for self-service analytics and operational workflows that enable business users to interact with data through intuitive interfacesCreate reusable application frameworks and component libraries for rapid solution deliveryIntegrate Snowflake Native Apps and third-party marketplace applications to extend platform capabilitiesDevelop custom UDFs and stored procedures to support advanced application logic and business rulesData Architecture and Modern Platform Design (30%)Design and implement modern data architecture solutions spanning data warehousing, data lakes, and lakehouse patternsImplement and maintain medallion architecture (bronze-silver-gold) patterns for data quality and governanceEvaluate and recommend architecture patterns for diverse use cases including structured analytics, semi-structured data processing, and AI/ML workloadsEstablish best practices for data organization, storage optimization, and query performance across different data architecture patternsAI Support and Advanced Analytics Collaboration (15%)Support AI and data science teams with Snowflake platform capabilities and best practicesCollaborate on implementing Snowflake Cortex AI features for business use casesProvide technical guidance on data access patterns and feature engineering for AI workloadsDesign data structures and access patterns optimized for ML model training and inferenceParticipate in proof-of-concepts for AI capabilities and provide platform expertiseSecurity, Governance, and Technical Leadership (15%)Design and implement role-based access control (RBAC) hierarchies following least privilege principlesEstablish security best practices including network policies, authentication methods, data encryption, and row or column level security and masking.  Implement object tagging strategies and tag-based policies for access control and governanceMonitor and optimize application performance, query efficiency, and user experienceEstablish cost optimization strategies for compute resources and storage across different workload patternsProvide technical guidance on Snowflake capabilities, features, and roadmap to stakeholdersLead architectural discussions on solution design patterns and technology selectionCreate technical documentation, implementation guides, and best practice recommendationsRequired QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Science or related technical fieldAt least 2 years of recent hands-on experience with Snowflake platform including advanced featuresMinimum 3 years of experience in data engineering or solutions architecture roles7-10 years of experience in Data Architecture/Engineering and/or BI in a multi-dimensional environmentProven track record of developing data applications or analytical solutions for business usersTechnical SkillsSnowflake Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Snowflake architecture including data warehousing, data lakes, and emerging lakehouse featuresSecurity and Governance: Deep understanding of RBAC, row-level security, data masking, and Snowflake security best practicesDevOps and CI/CD: Strong experience with GitHub, SnowDDL, automated deployment pipelines, and infrastructure as codeApplication Development: Proficiency with Snowflake Streamlit for building interactive data applicationsSQL Proficiency: Expert-level SQL skills with experience in complex analytical queries and optimizationPython Programming: Strong Python skills for Snowpark development, data processing, and application logicData Architecture: Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, data lake patterns, and modern lakehouse architecturesBackup and Recovery: Experience with disaster recovery planning, backup automation, and data retention strategiesPreferred QualificationsCertifications: Snowflake SnowPro Core, Advanced Architect, or Data Engineer certificationAI/ML Collaboration: Experience supporting data science teams and understanding ML workflow requirementsDevelopment Frameworks: Experience with modern web frameworks, API development, and microservicesCloud Platforms: Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud data services and integration patternsData Governance: Understanding of data cataloging, metadata management, and governance frameworksDevOps Tools: Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar automation platformsInfrastructure as Code: Proficiency with SnowDDL, Terraform, Schemachange, or other IaC tools for SnowflakeThis position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.  EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status  #TOP123  #LI-KM1   #LI-HYBRID  Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy   All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.