Snowflake Data Architect

The Brixton Group, Inc.

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Delivery Management, Dimensional Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Healthcare, Leadership, Mentoring, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Snowflake Schema, Sprint Planning, Standards Development, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

POSTED

4 days ago

Duration: 6+ months
Location: On-site 3-4 days/week in Richmond, VA

*** U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time. ***
*** No Vendors/3rd parties. ***

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise cloud data platforms for a direct client engagement. This is a highly visible, client-facing role requiring strong expertise in Snowflake, AWS, Python, enterprise data architecture, and healthcare data solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining architecture standards, leading technical discussions, guiding development teams, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications:

4+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake implementation and architecture
4+ years of experience with AWS cloud services
4+ years of experience with Python
4+ years of ETL development and data integration experience
Expert-level knowledge of SQL and dimensional data modeling
Experience designing enterprise data foundations and data ingestion pipeline architecture
Experience with Agile delivery management, including sprint planning, milestone tracking, and risk management
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a direct client-facing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the Health Payer or Healthcare industry
Experience designing modern cloud data platforms and enterprise data warehouses
Ability to lead architecture reviews, mentor engineering teams, and establish development standards

Key Responsibilities:

Define and enforce enterprise data architecture, ETL standards, and development best practices.
Lead architecture and solution design workshops with client SMEs and business stakeholders.
Design scalable enterprise data platforms using Snowflake, AWS, and Python.
Provide hands-on technical leadership for ETL development, data modeling, and Snowflake implementation.
Review and approve technical designs and code prior to deployment across environments.
Architect enterprise data ingestion frameworks and reusable data integration patterns.
Own delivery planning, including scope definition, sprint planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams consisting of data engineers, analysts, and QA resources.
Serve as the primary technical advisor to client leadership, driving architecture discussions, status updates, and solution roadmaps.
Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and receive client approval before production deployment.
Identify automation opportunities and build reusable frameworks to improve delivery efficiency.

Snowflake Data Architect

The Brixton Group, Inc.

Richmond, VA

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The Brixton Group, Inc.

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