Cognizant

Lead Snowflake DBT(Hybrid)

Cognizant$90K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in Snowflake Data Cloud architecture and administration
  • Proficiency in dbt is a must
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Advanced SQL skills and query optimization techniques
  • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools like Informatica, Talend, and others
  • Knowledge of data modeling techniques including Star Schema and Data Vault
  • Familiarity with data governance and compliance frameworks
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines in data environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect end-to-end data solutions utilizing Snowflake
  • Define and implement data models optimized for analytics
  • Build and optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines
  • Lead Snowflake platform setup and role-based access control
  • Optimize query performance and manage costs within Snowflake
  • Establish frameworks for data governance and quality
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot data-related issues

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with contributions
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Architect/DBT to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions on the Snowflake Data Cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud data architecture, data warehousing, ELT/ETL pipelines, and performance tuning, along with strong business acumen to translate data requirements into robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and architect end-to-end data solutions leveraging Snowflake, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
  • Define and implement data models (dimensional & normalized) optimized for analytics and reporting
  • Build and optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines using tools such as Snowpipe, dbt, Informatica, or similar
  • Lead Snowflake platform setup, including
  • Account structure
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)Security & governance
  • Optimize query performance, cost management, and warehouse sizing within Snowflake
  • Establish data governance, data quality, and metadata management frameworks
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and BI teams to deliver data-driven solutions
  • Provide guidance and best practices on :
  • Data architecture
  • Data integration
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot data-related issues
  • Stay updated with Snowflake features and recommend improvement

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skill
  • Strong expertise in Snowflake Data Cloud architecture and administration
  • Must have DBT
  • Experience with cloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GC
  • Proficiency in SQL and advanced query optimization technique
  • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Talend, dbt, Matillion, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
  • Knowledge of data modeling techniques (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Vault)
  • Experience with data lakes and hybrid architectures
  • Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in data environments

Preferred Skills
  • Snowflake certifications (e.g., SnowPro Advanced Architect)
  • Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis)
  • Knowledge of Python / PySpark / Scala
  • Exposure to BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to lead architectural discussions and mentor teams
  • Strategic thinking with attention to detail

*Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until Oct 16, 2026,

The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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