NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Senior Data Analyst Snowflake
Details:
Senior Data Analyst -Snowflake
Location: Houston TX - Onsite
Duration: Full time /Direct Hire
Job Summary: The Senior Snowflake Data Analyst plays a crucial role in leveraging the Snowflake data platform to extract meaningful insights, support decision-making processes, and optimize data-related operations. This senior-level position involves advanced data analysis, database management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective utilization of Snowflake in meeting business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: • Conduct advanced data analysis using Snowflake, extracting actionable insights from complex datasets.
- Interpret and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Database Management: • Design and implement optimized Snowflake data structures, including tables, views, and stored procedures.
- Develop and maintain efficient ETL processes to ensure the timely and accurate flow of data into and out of Snowflake.
- Query Optimization: • Optimize SQL queries for performance and efficiency, ensuring the best use of Snowflake's capabilities.
- Collaborate with database administrators and developers to fine-tune database performance.
- Data Governance and Security: • Implement and enforce data governance policies within Snowflake to maintain data integrity and security.
- Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: • Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide data-driven solutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on the use of Snowflake for various analytical purposes.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: • Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
- Generate regular reports on data usage, performance, and system health.
- Documentation: • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database structures, data flows, and ETL processes within Snowflake.
- Develop and update documentation for data standards and best practices.
- Training and Mentoring: • Provide training and mentorship to junior data analysts or other team members on Snowflake best practices and advanced analytics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a data analyst with a focus on Snowflake data platform.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with Snowflake-specific SQL syntax.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Snowflake Certification.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their integration with Snowflake.
- Familiarity with data modeling and schema design.