Job title: IS Snowflake Administrator
Company: CareOregon
Job description: Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.Job TitleIS Snowflake AdministratorExemption StatusExemptDepartmentBusiness IntelligenceManager TitleIS Development Manager – EDWDirect Reportsn/aRequisition #24525Pay & BenefitsEstimated hiring range $120,000 – $145,200 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits.Posting NotesThis is a fully remote position, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states.Job SummaryThe Snowflake Administrator is responsible for managing, monitoring, and ensuring the optimal performance of the Snowflake data platform. Collaborating with the Data Management and Business Intelligence Teams, the Snowflake Administrator will design, implement, and refine Snowflake environments and structures, addressing any issues identified promptly. This position will partner with the Data Development Teams to ensure that efficient data management procedures are embedded in the development and deployment processes. The Snowflake Administrator will also escalate critical issues to the IT leadership team as necessary and ensure that the platform aligns with the company’s data strategy and goals.Essential Responsibilities
- Assess the current performance and efficiency of the Snowflake data platform (running system diagnostics).
- Participate in establishing, monitoring, and reporting on target goals for data management and system performance improvements.
- Identify optimal approaches for resolving Snowflake platform issues to achieve targets.
- Work within and beyond data management areas to implement system improvement approaches.
- Monitor and track ongoing system performance levels.
- Ensure that optimal system performance is maintained so that the data can effectively support business processes.
- Proactively and timely resolve or escalate Snowflake platform issues.
- Work in a collaborative fashion with other Snowflake Administrators, data analysts, and overall IT management team.
- Escalate issues exceeding the scope of this position to IT leadership or other business leaders.
- Influence changes to business processes and restrict access to applications and data to resolve behaviors impacting negatively on system performance.
- Identify system performance metrics and execute system audits to benchmark the state of Snowflake platform.
- Participate in development of monitoring and alerting solutions for identifying potential system performance issues.
- Regularly monitor alerts and take appropriate actions to resolve issues before they impact business activities.
- Regularly expose system performance metrics via standard reporting mechanisms (for example, system performance scorecard or dashboard).
- Engage with business leadership to quantify and articulate the business impact of system performance issues.
- Follow prescribed methodologies to execute system improvement projects.
- Actively participate in the design and deployment of data integration processes to ensure standards and controls to ensure high-quality of data are implemented.
- Publicize successes to further engage individuals at all levels of the organization.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
- Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
- Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.
- Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or EducationRequired
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with Tableau, SQL, Snowflake and MS Azure cloud
- Minimum 3 years’ experience monitoring and maintaining ETL pipelines with Azure data factory
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with statistical software packages, such as Python, R or SAS
- Experience with Agile frameworks
- Experience working in health care payer/managed care organizations
Preferred
- Experience in planning or leading data quality initiatives
- Familiarity with and basic knowledge of statistics, control charts and process controls
- Experience in the healthcare or health insurance industry
- Experience with Health Plan business processes
- Experience with Medicaid and Medicare programs
- Experience with SQL Server tools like SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredKnowledge
- Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, features, and capabilities
- Strong knowledge of system development methodologies
- Comprehensive knowledge of SQL Server databases including administration, query optimization, and troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts including ETL processes, data modeling, and data architecture
- Understanding of the healthcare insurance sector, including industry-specific data structures, terminologies, and privacy laws
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in SQL and other scripting languages like Python
- Ability to perform database administration, performance tuning, and data modeling
- Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and come up with effective solutions
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on business needs, and meeting project deadlines
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical team members and stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals including data analysts, IT staff, and business stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs, new technologies, and evolving industry standards
- High degree of attention to detail when designing, testing, and maintaining data management systems
- Ability to learn new skills and staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
- Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
- Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
- Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
- Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day
Working ConditionsWork Enviornment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor ExposureMember/Patient Facing: ☒ No ☐ Telephonic ☐ In PersonHazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment: General office equipmentTravel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.#MULTICandidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Expected salary: $120000 – 145200 per year
Location: Snowflake, AZ
Job date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:53:34 GMT
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