Snowflake Solution Architect

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Snowflake Solution Architect based in Tampa, Fl and offers a fully remote option. Overview The Snowflake Solution Architect will play a critical role in shaping and scaling a modern data platform. This position combines hands-on architecture, technical leadership, and strategic planning to design and deliver robust, high-performance data solutions. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the data ecosystem supports analytics, product development, and business growth. Core Responsibilities Data Architecture & Platform Design * Architect end-to-end data solutions using Snowflake, including data modeling, ingestion, transformation, and optimization * Design scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures aligned with business needs * Define and evolve platform standards, best practices, and architectural patterns Technical Leadership & Strategy * Lead architectural discussions and design reviews across engineering and data teams * Establish and drive the data platform roadmap * Provide guidance on tooling, infrastructure, and data strategy decisions Data Engineering Collaboration * Partner with data engineers, analysts, and data scientists to translate requirements into scalable solutions * Support the design and implementation of pipelines, orchestration, and transformation workflows * Evaluate and integrate modern data tools and cloud services Performance Optimization & Governance * Optimize query performance, warehouse efficiency, and overall cost management * Implement data governance, access control, and security best practices * Ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements Mentorship & Continuous Improvement * Mentor team members and promote engineering best practices * Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning * Support knowledge sharing and documentation efforts Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake * Strong expertise in Snowflake capabilities (warehouses, tasks, streams, RBAC, clustering, stages, etc.) * Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in Python * Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) * Familiarity with modern ELT tools and data pipeline frameworks * Strong understanding of data modeling techniques and scalable architecture patterns * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience with healthcare or regulated data environments * Familiarity with industry data standards (, HL7, FHIR) * Experience with transformation tools such as dbt * Background in real-time or event-driven data architectures * Experience designing and implementing greenfield data platforms Work Environment * Remote or hybrid work flexibility * Small, high-impact team with strong ownership and autonomy * Opportunity to influence platform direction and long-term architecture What This Role Offers * Ownership of core data platform architecture and strategy * Opportunity to work with modern cloud and data technologies * High visibility and impact across engineering and business teams * Collaborative environment focused on innovation and scalability Compensation depends on experience but is typically $70-85/hr. ABOUT KORE1 Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.