Senior Snowflake DBA

Our client is the #1 financial bond trading firm in America. They are looking for a contract Senior Database Engineer – Public Cloud to join their team. Our client is located in Newport beach but have offices in multiple locations around the US. Their database team is looking for a Senior Database Engineer with strong NoSQL, AWS, Snowflake and CI/CD experience for a contract-to-hire position. This is a hybrid role local to Newport Beach, CA or Austin, TX.

The right candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, providing both production & development support. This position will work closely with various development groups across the firm and should demonstrate his/her ability as a technical expert on the team.

Contract Duration: 12-Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ Years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Proficiency in Snowflake architecture, features, and best practices.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with query optimization.
• Knowledge of database security practices and tools.
• Experience with on-prem relational systems; Oracle, SQL Server
• Experience with NoSQL and columnar data stores
• Strong scripting abilities in bash, python
• Experience in version control systems, Git and CI/CD
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Snowflake.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Snowflake Core Certification and at least one platform certification or specialty in Public Cloud.
• Proven experience building AWS Infrastructure.
• Experience in Data Migration Strategies to public cloud.

What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities

• Database Management: Administer and maintain Snowflake databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and resource management.
• Data Integration: Facilitate data sharing processes to ensure seamless data flow across the organization.
• Security: Implement and manage database security policies, including user access controls, encryption, and data masking.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Set up and manage monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve database issues.
• Cost Optimization: Implement strategies to optimize Snowflake usage and costs, including monitoring resource consumption and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to support data-related projects and initiatives.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.