Job Title: Snowflake Architect Location: Minneapolis, MN – Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) or Canada Type: Contract-to-Hire (6–12 months with likely extensions) • • Overview: RBC is seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer/Architect • • to join our Snowflake engineering team. This role will lead enterprise-scale data architecture and engineering initiatives in a hybrid Snowflake and cloud environment (AWS). You’ll help shape our long-term data strategy while mentoring engineers and ensuring scalable, high-quality data solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as technical lead for multiple Snowflake-based data initiatives • Architect and build scalable, high-performance Snowflake data pipelines and solutions • Convert conceptual and logical data models into robust physical implementations • Guide and mentor a team of Snowflake and ETL engineers • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Domain Architects, QA, and business stakeholders • Create and maintain source-to-target mappings, and ensure data integrity across systems • Optimize pipeline performance and ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements • Support Agile delivery practices across teams and projects Tech Stack: • Must-Have: Snowflake, AWS, SQL, Snowpipe/Ingestion pipelines • ETL: Informatica, DataStage, or similar tools • Bonus: Databricks, Python, Oracle, Azure, ERwin, PowerDesigner Required Qualifications: • 10–20 years of IT experience with a strong focus on data engineering and architecture • 7+ years of experience building enterprise data solutions and warehouses • Expertise in Snowflake architecture, implementation, and pipeline optimization • Strong data modeling (3NF, dimensional), SQL, and DDL scripting skills • Experience with ingestion frameworks, data quality, and governance • Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and mentor technical teams • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business groups • Financial services experience (especially in data warehousing) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies • Familiarity with data cataloging tools (e.g., Informatica EDC) and governance frameworks • Certifications: CDMP, CBIP, Snowflake, AWS, or equivalent ( This will Help them Big Time ) Regards, Vinay Ram Ram@cysphere.net 770-838-3839 (Direct) Desk: 914-764-2127 Suwanee, GA - 30024 www.cysphere.net An MBE & eVerify Company Connect with me for exciting career opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-kumar-76b4b2104/ Open Jobs (For Recruiters): https://www.dice.com/company/91081414