Snowflake Platform Engineer, Officer
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Snowflake Platform Engineer to join our Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, automation, and governance of enterprise-scale Snowflake data platforms within regulated financial environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Snowflake, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), CI/CD (Azure DevOps), Git-based development workflows, and ITSM processes (ServiceNow), with a focus on platform reliability, security, compliance, and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Snowflake Platform Engineering
Design, build, and operate Snowflake environments (multi-account, multi-region, replication & failover).
Implement secure RBAC models, access provisioning, and governance frameworks aligned with enterprise standards.
Develop and maintain automated onboarding pipelines (accounts, databases, warehouses, roles).
Optimize warehouse performance and cost (FinOps), including query tuning and utilization tracking.
Implement data protection, encryption, masking policies, and regulatory compliance controls.
Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure)
Architect and manage Snowflake integrations with Azure services (Azure Key Vault, Private Endpoints, Managed Identity).
Configure secure network connectivity (Private Link, VNet integration, firewall policies).
Troubleshoot TLS/SSL, connectivity, and authentication issues across Azure and Snowflake.
Automation & DevOps
Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform for Snowflake and Azure resources.
Develop CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) for:
Integration configurations
Grants and RBAC automation
Enforce Git-based version control practices for platform artifacts (SQL, scripts, Terraform modules).
Implement automated testing, validation, and rollback mechanisms for deployments.
ITSM, Change & Release Management
Integrate platform workflows with ServiceNow for:
Change requests
Incident management
Service catalog automation
Drive controlled release processes ensuring compliance with enterprise change policies.
Support audit-ready deployments with traceability across environments (Dev, QA, Prod).
Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure platform adherence to regulated environment standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO, financial compliance frameworks).
Maintain audit logs, activity tracking, and access reviews across Snowflake and Azure.
Implement controls for Data retention, and security policies.
Partner with Security and Risk teams for periodic audits and remediation.
Operational Excellence
Develop runbooks, SOPs, and architecture documentation aligned with CRD standards.
Provide L3 support and lead production incident resolution (Sev1/Sev2).
Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks.
Continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, and automation maturity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in data platform engineering or cloud infrastructure roles.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Snowflake (core platform, security, replication, performance tuning)
Microsoft Azure (Storage, Networking, Identity, Key Vault)
Terraform (IaC for cloud and Snowflake resources)
Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, release management)
Git version control (branching strategies, code reviews)
Experience in supporting third party applications such as Talend,Qlik,Looker.
Experience with ServiceNow ITSM workflows.
Proven experience working in regulated or financial services environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Snowflake account replication and DR strategies
Multi-cloud data architectures (AWS/Azure hybrid)
Automated data access provisioning workflows (AI-driven preferred)
Knowledge of:
Data governance and catalog tools
Security frameworks and compliance standards
Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Co-pilot
Snowflake and/or Azure certifications are a plus.
Key Competencies
Strong platform engineering mindset (automation-first, scalable design)
Deep understanding of data security and governance
Excellent problem-solving and production troubleshooting skills
Ability to work across cross-functional teams (CPE, Security, ACO, DevOps)
Strong documentation and executive communication skills
Success Metrics (KPIs)
Reduction in manual onboarding effort (%)
Improvement in warehouse utilization efficiency / cost savings
Increase in automated deployment coverage (%)
Reduction in Sev1/Sev2 incidents
Audit compliance with zero critical findings
Why Join Us
Opportunity to build and scale enterprise-grade cloud data platforms
Work in a highly regulated, mission-critical financial environment
Drive automation, AI integration, and platform innovation
Collaborate with global engineering and security teams
About Charles River Development:
Charles River Investment management System in a platform that provides many Front-Office functions including Portfolio Management, Order Management and Execution, Compliance, Performance & Attribution, Modelling, Scenario Analysis, and Wealth Management.
We are part of the State Street Bank. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark in the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
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