Snowflake Developer at Northeastern University

About the OpportunityJob Summary The Snowflake Developer is responsible for designing developing optimizing and operationalizing Northeastern Universitys Snowflake data platform. This role requires deep expertise in Snowflakes core capabilitiesincluding data modeling performance tuning ELT pipelines security controls and orchestrationwhile also preparing the university for advanced AI and data product capabilities using Snowflake Cortex Snowpark vectorized storage and machine-learning features.The developer will work across legacy data structures (Banner Workday Salesforce ServiceNow and other enterprise systems) and build modern scalable data pipelines and transformations that enable analytics automation applied AI and agentic workflows. This role is foundational to transforming our data platform into an AI-ready environment.*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to work sponsor for this role now or in the future.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or a related field requiredExperience:46 years of experience building cloud-native data pipelines or enterprise data platforms.35 years of direct Snowflake development experience.Demonstrated ability to modernize legacy data structures and migrate workloads into Snowflake.Experience working with enterprise systems such as Workday Salesforce and/or ServiceNow.Technical Competencies:Deep knowledge of Snowflake architecture warehouses micro-partitioning clustering performance tuning and cost optimization.Strong SQL and ELT development skills including DBT Fivetran Informatica or similar tools.Experience with Snowflake Cortex Snowpark UDFs dynamic tables streams and tasks.Familiarity with AI workloads: embeddings vector search RAG LLM orchestration pipelines.Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks API integrations and event streaming (Kafka/EventHub).Understanding of data modeling data vault star/snowflake schema and data products.Required Skills:Ability to write clean optimized SQL and pipeline code.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose poorly performing workloads.Ability to translate business requirements into Snowflake data structures and pipelines.Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams.Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment with shifting needs.Preferred QualificationsSnowPro Core SnowPro Advanced or Snowflake Solutions Architect certifications.Experience with Snowflakes AI/ML stack (Cortex Snowpark ML Vector Stores).Experience with DBT Cloud GitHub Actions CI/CD for data pipelines.Experience enabling AI workflows in Snowflake (RAG inference endpoints embeddings).Experience in higher education or other federated organizations.24/7 operational support:This role requires occasional availability outside of traditional working hours to address urgent business needs as they arise including but not limited to responding to security incidents supporting software deployments resolving system issues and addressing other critical operational requirements. The ideal candidate must be proactive and adaptable ensuring minimal disruption to business operations by promptly addressing any issues regardless of time or day. Flexibility and a strong sense of urgency are essential for success in this position.Other duties as required:This role requires flexibility in performing duties outside of the primary responsibilities to support evolving business needs. The ideal candidate must be adaptable and willing to take on additional tasks or projects as required ensuring smooth operations across the organization. This may include stepping in to assist with cross-functional teams handling unexpected challenges or contributing to initiatives that support business growth and success. A proactive mindset and the ability to pivot quickly are essential for thriving in this dynamic environment.Hybrid work schedule:This role is hybrid and in the office three days a week to facilitate collaboration and -office presence is an essential part of our on-campus culture and allows for engaging directly with staff and students sharing ideas and contributing to a dynamic work environment. Being on-site allows for stronger connections more effective problem-solving and enhanced team synergy all of which are key to achieving our collective goals and driving successKey Accountabilities & responsibilitiesSnowflake Development & OptimizationBuild and maintain Snowflake schemas tables dynamic tables materialized views file formats stages and secure data sharing structures.Develop performant SQL/ELT code using Snowflake best practices including clustering micro-partitioning and query profiling.Monitor workloads and optimize compute usage warehouses and storage for cost and performance efficiency.Data Pipeline & Integration DevelopmentDesign and develop ELT pipelines with Fivetran DBT Informatica or equivalent tools.Integrate legacy and cloud systems (Banner Workday Salesforce ServiceNow Azure) into Snowflake.Build scalable ingestion patterns including batch event-driven and incremental data pipelines.AI & Advanced Snowflake CapabilitiesWork with Snowflake Cortex for AI/ML workloads including embedding generation LLM inference and cognitive search.Develop Snowpark Python transformations UDFs and machine-learning features.Implement vectorized storage model-serving patterns and AI-ready data transformations.Support RAG/semantic search pipelines and agentic workflows leveraging Snowflake-native AI features.Data Quality Governance & SecurityImplement data quality rules metadata tagging lineage tracking and documentation.Manage roles RBAC masking policies and compliance with FERPA/GDPR/security controls.Ensure all datasets and products meet consistency reliability and discoverability standards.undefinedCollaboration & Cross-Functional SupportPartner with data architects data engineers analytics teams and domain stewards.Support academic and administrative units requiring Snowflake solutions.Troubleshoot monitor and improve existing data products in partnership with business and IT stakeholders.Position TypeInformation TechnologyAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compensation Grade/Pay Type:113SExpected Hiring Range:$112180.00 - $162662.50With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Key Skills CCTV,Computer Science,Corporate Marketing,E Learning,Arabic English Translation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 112180 - 162662