Solutions Architect

Gulf Coast Automation Group•Chicago, IL

16d•Remote

About The Position

TalentFish is seeking a Solutions Architect for a remote, direct-hire position with a leading Snowflake consulting firm. The role involves designing and implementing scalable Snowflake data architectures to meet client strategic goals, with a focus on data engineering, governance, security, compliance, and performance. The company has offices in the US and Europe.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering, including deep expertise with the Snowflake Data Cloud platform.
Advanced knowledge of Snowflake data warehousing, security, performance tuning, data sharing, and scalable architecture patterns.
Strong SQL and Python skills with hands-on experience building modern ETL/ELT pipelines and data integrations.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with data governance practices including lineage, cataloging, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Mandatory experience in the public sector, including university and/or government environments.
Strong client-facing leadership and communication skills.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Snowflake data architectures aligned with CLIENT requirements and industry best practices.
Lead the development of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integration strategies using Snowflake, SQL, Python, and modern frameworks.
Establish data governance frameworks for data quality, lineage, metadata management, access controls, masking, compliance, and auditability.
Partner with client stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into practical solutions and guide successful delivery.
Optimize performance, automate monitoring and error handling, resolve complex data issues, and mentor engineers on Snowflake and data engineering best practices.