Associate - Snowflake Developer

d Snowflake Developer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data solutions within the Snowflake Data Cloud. This role requires a deep understanding of Snowflake's cloud-based data warehousing capabilities, including its scalable compute, storage, and extensive ecosystem. Provide leadership in establishing standards and best practices for other data analytics, reporting, and dashboard developers within the Finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-level applications using the Snowflake platform.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions which support decision-making and provide actionable insights.

• Manage data migration into Snowflake, including extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a usable form, and loading it into the Snowflake platform.

• Implement dynamic data filtering tailored to user roles and organizational scope.

• Ensure data accuracy and completeness through stringent controls and audit frameworks.

• Utilize third-party tools such as FiveTran and Informatica to minimize custom development and enhance data integration.

• Understand how to structure data models, including relationships between tables, to support efficient and accurate reporting and analytics.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Snowflake development experience

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and ability to write complex queries; strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and ETL processes. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python for automation and advanced data manipulation. Familiarity with big data technologies and cloud platforms - AWS & Azure:

  • A solid understanding with Azure Databricks, Pyspark for data processing and analytics using Microsoft Azure.
  • Familiar with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for efficient pipelines.
  • A solid understanding of Azure cloud services such as Azure data Factory, Azure synapse, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Stream Analytics.
  • Proficiency in Kafka and ADF for data pipelines /migration
  • Harmonizing raw data into a consumer-friendly format using Azure Databricks.

• Financial Services Knowledge: Familiarity with financial services industry, Asset Mgt in particular

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with data visualization and data-driven tools and technologies, e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, TM1, Python, SnowSQL, dbt

• Prior experience with Cognos Analytics is a strong plus

• Certification in Snowflake

• Experience with Snowflake's cloud-based architecture.

• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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