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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Snowflake Technical Lead / Architect - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $172,640.0 - $193,440.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, ARM Architecture, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Analytics, Web Services, Scripting, System Availability, Snowflake, Data Lakes, Restful APIs, Streamlit Framework, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9a6cbe37-c575-458b-8740-92a955d07a96 ## About the Role Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 7+ years of software engineering experience. * 3-5+ years of hands-on Snowflake development and architecture experience. * Proficiency with Snowflake, SQL, JavaScript, Snowflake Scripting, Snowpark, Snowpipe, and Python. * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. * Expertise in Data Warehousing and Medallion Data Lake architectures. * Experience with data governance, security, disaster recovery, and monitoring. * Experience with REST APIs, web services, and event-driven integrations. * Experience in Agile environments and large enterprise organizations. * Snowflake certifications such as SnowPro Core and SnowPro Advanced Data Engineer preferred. * Nice to have: Databricks, Azure Synapse, additional SnowPro certifications, platform analytics and cost optimization, C#/.NET, and experience with very large-scale datasets. ## Description Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Snowflake Technical Lead / Architect to serve as the technical authority for Snowflake platform strategy, architecture, governance, AI enablement, and large-scale data initiatives. 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