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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Platform Engineer - Snowflake - **Company:** Bupa - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Masking, Data Sharing, Disaster Recovery, Federated Identity Management, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Data Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Runbook, SQL Databases, Scripting, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Usage Tracking, Terraform - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9a7e97c611f35e8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Warehouse management?, * Significant experience in platform or cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Snowflake in enterprise environments. * Deep expertise in Snowflake, including warehouse management, RBAC, data sharing, and performance tuning. * Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code for managing Snowflake and cloud resources. * Proficiency in designing and automating CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps. * Strong scripting skills in SQL, Python, or Bash for automation and tooling. * Solid understanding of Snowflake security features such as data masking, encryption, identity federation, and network policies. * Familiarity with observability practices, including query profiling, usage tracking, and integration with monitoring tools. * Demonstrated ability to optimise performance and manage costs in large-scale Snowflake environments. * Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across engineering, data, and compliance teams. * A proactive approach to documentation, including technical standards, runbooks, and platform guides. ## Description At Bupa, we're passionate about technology. With colleagues, customers, patients and residents in mind you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact on their lives. Right from the start you'll become part of our digital & data strategy, joining us on our journey and developing yourself along the way. We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to contribute/lead the development of secure, scalable, and automated Snowflake services and capabilities within our enterprise data platform. You'll work with high autonomy to deliver robust infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and governance frameworks that empower data teams to drive advanced analytics. In this senior role, you'll shape platform standards, and ensure Snowflake is operated in a reliable, cost-effective, and compliant manner. Your work will directly support data-driven innovation in a healthcare and insurance environment, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. How you'll help us make health happen: * Automate Snowflake resource provisioning and lifecycle management using Terraform. * Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps. * Build monitoring and alerting frameworks using Snowflake-native tools. * Lead cost optimisation efforts to ensure efficient resource usage. * Implement robust security controls including RBAC, data masking, and identity integration. * Develop automated testing and validation for platform changes. * Establish governance and compliance controls (e.g., audit logging, access reviews). * Design disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. * Create reusable templates and modules for consistent platform provisioning. * Maintain clear, high-quality documentation and onboarding materials. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [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) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)