Snowflake Engineer – Data Platform & Azure
About the client:
Our client is a leading organisation driving innovation in enterprise data platforms. This role is pivotal in enabling secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions using Snowflake and Azure cloud services.
About the role:
We are seeking a skilled Snowflake Engineer to join a dynamic data platform team. You’ll design, integrate, and optimise data pipelines and architectures, ensuring robust security and efficient access across advanced analytics platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with solution architects to integrate Snowflake with Azure cloud data platforms.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ingestion frameworks using Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Blob Storage.
• Contribute to detailed data platform architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and security.
• Implement and manage RBAC and fine-grained access controls in Snowflake.
• Design and enforce data classification-based access policies for secure data consumption.
• Optimise Snowflake queries and storage for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data platform performance issues.
• Work closely with data analysts, scientists, and business stakeholders to enable secure, efficient data access.
• Document technical designs, access control policies, and operational procedures.
Required Experience:
• 5+ years in data engineering or cloud data platform roles.
• Hands-on expertise with Snowflake (schema design, query optimisation, access control).
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services (integration, storage).
• Deep understanding of RBAC, data classification, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (Python a plus).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Azure DevOps) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
What’s on offer?
This is a Sydney-based contract role. You’ll play a key part in delivering secure, scalable data solutions in a high-impact, enterprise environment.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV to apply. For direct enquiries about the role, contact Farbar Siddiq at farbars@whizdom.com.au
or 0489 922 211.
Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps. You may be required to complete selection criteria as part of the application process.
