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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Platform Architect, PostgreSQL - **Company:** Snowflake Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $288,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Infrastructure, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Online Transaction Processing, Oracle (Applications), Snowflake, Database Optimization, Database Migration, Information Technology - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/13985906?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F13985906%2FSenior-Solution-Innovation-Architect-Ai-Ml ## About the Role * 5+ years Postgres architecture experience * Curiosity and drive to help companies leverage the Snowflake Data Cloud * Strong presentation skills to both technical and executive audiences, whether whiteboarding sessions or formal readouts and demos. * Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred. * Knowledge of and experience with OLTP database technology (e.g. Snowflake, Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server etc.) * Knowledge of indexing strategies for transactional workloads. BONUS POINTS FOR EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: * Previous leadership experience * Previous FCTO experience * Practical database migration experience * 1+ years of practical Snowflake experience. ## Description This is a strategic role that works closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and the broader field organization to ensure successful execution and customer adoption of Snowflake's solutions. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL GET TO: * Convey the strategic advantages and technical application of Snowflake Postgres capabilities, address client inquiries, and conduct follow-up engagements to facilitate sales progression. * Articulate Snowflake's Postgres functionalities and provide a comparative analysis with competitor offerings for prospective clients. * Ascertain client-defined success metrics for the adoption and utilization of Snowflake's Postgres features. * Recognize, address, and reconcile discrepancies between Snowflake's methodologies and client-specific requisites concerning transactional features. * Provide comprehensive resolutions to client objections and concerns. * Develop and deliver bespoke demonstrations that highlight Snowflake's value proposition, tailored to address specific client requirements pertaining to transactional functionalities. * Demonstrate the ability to elucidate Snowflake's security, privacy, and governance considerations with respect to transactional workloads. * Be the technical expert in the room that positions Snowflake's Postgres features and value to technical stakeholders at Snowflake's customers across the Americas. * Function as the principal technical authority, articulating Snowflake's transactional functionalities and value proposition to technical stakeholders within customer organizations across the Americas. * Collaborate with Snowflake account teams and customer advocates to define and execute Proof of Concepts, ensuring successful outcomes and demonstrable technical achievements that validate Snowflake's capabilities, including comprehensive executive summaries and business value assessments. * Develop and disseminate content to facilitate team and organizational growth, such as blog articles, conference presentations, and technical materials including notebooks and demonstrations. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Tracking vehicles at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1999-tracking-vehicles-at-scale) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 168: Hacking Postgres, Blocking Meta and Fixing CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/588-dev-digest-168-hacking-postgres-blocking-meta-and-fixing-css) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)