Database Administrator - Snowflake DB

Job Title: Snowflake Application Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Bangalore Experience: 5 years Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE) Job Overview : KPMG is seeking a highly skilled Snowflake Application Database Administrator (DBA) to support its Data Engineering and AI/ML teams. The role involves managing and optimizing Snowflake databases, ensuring seamless data operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data performance, security, and governance. Key Responsibilities : Snowflake Administration : - Manage and optimize Snowflake databases, including query performance tuning, resource allocation, and cost management. - Implement security best practices, access control policies, and compliance measures. Collaboration with Data Engineers : - Work closely with Data Engineering teams to design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines and data models. - Ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and processing of structured and unstructured data. Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting : - Monitor Snowflake workloads, queries, and storage usage to enhance performance. - Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues to minimize downtime. Data Security & Governance : - Enforce data security, privacy, and governance standards as per organizational policies. - Assist in regulatory compliance and audit processes. Documentation & Training : - Maintain detailed documentation for database configurations, standards, and best practices. - Train internal teams on Snowflake best practices and database operations. Required Qualifications : - Proven experience as a Snowflake DBA or Application DBA. - Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, role hierarchy, schema management, and warehouse design. - Strong proficiency in SQL for database operations and access control. - Experience in Snowflake user and role administration, including troubleshooting login and permission issues. - Hands-on expertise in data governance, access controls, and auditing. - Familiarity with DevOps practices for managing database deployments and configurations. Soft Skills : - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 5/1/2025