Snowflake Architect
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Job Description
About Cognizant Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative technology solutions to help organizations unlock the value of their data and accelerate business outcomes Job Summary Drive advanced data and analytics architecture for a global organization by applying deep experience in Advantage Architect and Snowflake Cortex capabilities including Analyst Code and Agent modules to build secure scalable and intelligent data solutions. Collaborate in a hybrid work model to optimize enterprise platforms enhance decision making and support innovative provisioning and billing initiatives that deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities Design end to end data and analytics architectures that integrate Advantage Architect with Snowflake platforms to deliver scalable and secure enterprise grade solutions aligned to business objectives and technology standards. Develop optimized data models and pipelines on Snowflake that leverage Cortex capabilities to enable efficient data processing advanced analytics and reliable performance across multiple business domains. Configure and enhance Snowflake Cortex Analyst features to provide robust analytical workspaces and guided insights that help stakeholders understand trends measure performance and support data driven decisions. Implement Snowflake Cortex Code solutions that streamline complex data transformations and reusable components to accelerate development cycles and improve consistency across analytics projects. Build and tune Snowflake Cortex Agent based workflows that orchestrate data tasks and analytical operations to ensure timely execution high reliability and effective automation within the data ecosystem. Apply core Snowflake platform features for secure data sharing performance optimization and cost management to ensure that architectures remain efficient compliant and aligned with enterprise governance expectations. Collaborate with product owners and functional experts to translate business requirements into clearly defined architectural designs that support provisioning and billing processes and improve customer and operational outcomes. Conduct detailed architecture reviews and performance assessments to identify bottlenecks propose remediation actions and continuously improve data platforms in support of evolving analytics and reporting needs. Work closely with security and compliance stakeholders to embed strong access controls data protection mechanisms and regulatory considerations into all architecture decisions to safeguard critical enterprise information. Provide architectural guidance and technical support during project execution to resolve complex issues validate solution integrity and ensure that deliverables meet agreed functional and nonfunctional requirements. Document architecture patterns integration approaches and operational procedures in clear reusable formats to enable consistent adoption of standards and efficient onboarding of new team members. Required Skills & Experience Demonstrate extensive experience in Advantage Architect with the ability to design and manage complex data architectures that support large scale analytics and operational reporting needs. Show strong proficiency in Snowflake including hands on work with Cortex Analyst Cortex Code Cortex Agent and core platform features to build secure efficient and resilient data solutions. Exhibit practical exposure to provisioning and billing system domains where data architecture decisions directly influence billing accuracy revenue assurance and service management efficiency. Bring seasoned experience of working in hybrid delivery models coordinating on site and remote collaboration to maintain productivity clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement. Apply advanced skills in data modeling performance tuning and query optimization to ensure that Snowflake workloads remain responsive and cost effective for varied analytical and operational demands. Demonstrate solid understanding of enterprise data governance security practices and compliance considerations to embed appropriate controls and guardrails in all architecture designs. Show capability to work across multidisciplinary teams including engineering operations and business stakeholders to ensure that architectural solutions are practical implementable and aligned with strategic goals. Working Arrangement This is a hybrid position based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The successful candidate will work on-site at the customer’s office a minimum of two/three days per week, with the remaining days available for remote work. Regular on-site presence is essential to support close collaboration with the customer, stakeholders, and project teams. What We Offer Competitive salary. Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy for continuous learning and professional development. Opportunity to work in a technology-driven organization delivering innovative solutions. Open and collaborative team culture. International working environment with opportunities to work alongside global experts and clients. Contact the Recruiter Megha Nagpal Email: [email protected] Phone: +31 6 2715 5643
Core Responsibilities
Design and optimize secure, scalable Snowflake data architectures and pipelines, using Advantage Architect and Cortex capabilities to support analytics, provisioning, and billing. Guide implementation, performance, governance, and security decisions while collaborating with business and technical stakeholders.
Requirements
Extensive experience with Advantage Architect and strong hands-on expertise in Snowflake, including Cortex Analyst, Cortex Code, Cortex Agent, data modeling, and performance optimization. Candidates should also have provisioning and billing domain exposure, enterprise governance and security knowledge, and experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in hybrid delivery environments.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
- Professional Development
- Collaborative Team Culture
- International Working Environment
About Cognizant
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant