Data Platform Architect (Postgres)

TL;DR

Data Platform Architect (Postgres): Providing hands-on expertise and support while working with technical decision makers to design and architect transactional solutions built on the Snowflake Data Cloud with an accent on Snowflake Postgres capabilities. Focus on addressing client inquiries, conducting follow-up engagements to facilitate sales progression, and providing comprehensive resolutions to client objections and concerns.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $165,000 – $216,562

Company

Snowflake is powering the era of the agentic enterprise, building the future of the Data Cloud.

What you will do

• Convey the strategic advantages and technical application of Snowflake Postgres capabilities.
• Articulate Snowflake's Postgres functionalities and provide a comparative analysis with competitor offerings for prospective clients.
• Recognize, address, and reconcile discrepancies between Snowflake's methodologies and client-specific requisites concerning transactional features.
• Develop and deliver bespoke demonstrations that highlight Snowflake's value proposition, tailored to address specific client requirements pertaining to transactional functionalities.
• 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.
• Develop and disseminate content to facilitate team and organizational growth, such as blog articles, conference presentations, and technical materials including notebooks and demonstrations.

Requirements

• 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.
• 1+ years of practical Snowflake experience.

Nice to have

• Previous leadership experience
• Previous FCTO experience
• Practical database migration experience

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending & health savings account
• At least 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave