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# Snowflake Platform Architect

- **Company:** Daire Mcilhatton
- **Location:** Plymouth, UK
- **Salary:** £169,000.0 - £195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Engineering, Snowflake, Data Management
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/snowflake-platform-architect/46296413

## About the Role

of Snowflake architecture, governance, security, networking, and operational best practicesExperience designing scalable data platforms that enable Data Engineering teams to build and consume data productsDemonstrable experience establishing Snowflake operating models, standards, and platform frameworksSnowflake certifications/accreditations highly desirableStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience working across cloud-based data ecosystems and modern data platformsExperience within Government, Public Sector, or highly regulated environments would be beneficial What's in it for you?£650-£750 per day Inside or OutsideInitial contract with strong extension potentialInitial contract with strong extension potential To hear more about this Snowflake Platform Architect opportunity, contact Daire McIlhatton at Anson McCade.

## Description

Snowflake Platform ArchitectExeter / Hybrid Inside or Outside IR35£650-£750 per day S/C Clearance I'm supporting a major programme, who are looking for an experienced Snowflake Platform Architect to lead the design, setup, and implementation of their Snowflake platform. This is a true platform architecture opportunity for someone who has been responsible for introducing and establishing Snowflake within an organisation, rather than working solely as a Data Engineer using an existing platform. The successful consultant will have experience building out Snowflake from the ground up, defining platform standards, governance, security, and operating models, enabling engineering teams to successfully leverage the environment moving forward. What we're looking forThe ideal Snowflake Platform Architect will have:Proven experience architecting and implementing Snowflake platforms from inceptionExperience leading Snowflake adoption and platform setup within large organisationsStrong understanding


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