SNOWFLAKE EXPERT – DATA MIGRATION (HYBRID / REMOTE)

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Summary: This role involves leading a strategic enterprise data migration from Netezza to Snowflake, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security while optimizing cloud-based data platforms. Highlights: 1. Lead large-scale Netezza to Snowflake data migration initiatives 2. Design migration strategies and optimize cloud data platforms 3. Collaborate with international teams to modernize data environments #### **SNOWFLAKE EXPERT – DATA MIGRATION (HYBRID / REMOTE BRAZIL)** Brazilian company hires for hybrid or remotes position Location: Brazil (any location) * ️ Only candidates already based in Brazil will be considered Work Model: Hybrid for candidates living in state capitals and Remote for candidates living in countryside/cities outside the state capitals ️ Language Requirements: Fluent English – **Mandatory** (there will be direct contact with an international client) Seniority: Senior (6\+ years) Compensation: Please inform your salary expectations when applying. * ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success. #### **Lead a Strategic Enterprise Data Migration to Snowflake** We are looking for an experienced Snowflake Expert to lead a large\-scale migration from **IBM Netezza** to **Snowflake**, ensuring data integrity, platform performance, security, and operational continuity. You will play a key role in designing migration strategies, optimizing cloud\-based data platforms, validating migrated data, and collaborating with international teams to modernize enterprise data environments. If you enjoy solving complex data engineering challenges and working with modern cloud technologies, this opportunity is for you. #### **The Professional We Are Looking For** We are seeking a highly experienced Data Platform Specialist with deep expertise in **Snowflake architecture**, enterprise data migration, cloud data platforms, and SQL optimization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with analytical thinking, migration planning expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with BI, infrastructure, and engineering teams throughout the migration lifecycle. You should be comfortable leading critical migration initiatives while ensuring performance, governance, scalability, and security. #### **Key Responsibilities** You will be responsible for: * Plan and execute enterprise data migrations from **Netezza** to **Snowflake**. * Design migration strategies, migration waves, and cutover plans. * Develop ETL/ELT processes and optimize modern data pipelines. * Convert and optimize database objects, including DDL, stored procedures, scripts, and SQL queries. * Validate migrated data through reconciliation, quality assurance, consistency checks, and performance testing. * Optimize Snowflake architecture, performance, resource consumption, and operational costs. * Collaborate with BI, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Development teams. * Implement cloud data platform best practices for scalability, governance, and security. * Monitor platform performance and continuously improve operational efficiency. * Produce comprehensive technical documentation throughout the migration process. #### **Mandatory Requirements (Eliminatory)** * ️ **All requirements below are mandatory and eliminatory.** Candidates who cannot clearly demonstrate these qualifications in their CV are unlikely to proceed in the recruitment process. **Education** ✔ Bachelor's Degree in: * Computer Science * Data Engineering * Software Engineering * Information Systems * Information Technology * or a related field #### **Mandatory Experience** * Fluent English. * Proven experience in **Data Engineering** or **Enterprise Data Platforms**. * Strong expertise in **Snowflake**, including: * Architecture * Security * Performance tuning * Query optimization * Cost optimization * Strong experience with **IBM Netezza**, including: * Administration * Data modeling * SQL development * Proven experience planning and executing **Netezza Snowflake migrations**. * Experience converting: * DDL objects * Stored Procedures * Database Scripts * SQL Queries * Strong experience validating migrated data through reconciliation, QA, and consistency testing. * Advanced SQL. * Strong ETL/ELT development experience. * Experience with cloud platforms: * AWS * Microsoft Azure * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Experience with cloud monitoring and optimization. * Knowledge of data security and governance. * Experience working with international and distributed teams. * Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban). #### **Nice\-to\-Have Skills** The following qualifications will be considered a strong advantage: * Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification. * Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Certification. * AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud certifications. * Airflow or similar orchestration tools. * Large\-scale enterprise migration projects. * Financial Services or other highly regulated industries. * Technical migration documentation expertise. * Batch data integration. * Modern Data Platform Architecture. #### **What You'll Find in This Opportunity** * Strategic enterprise data modernization program. * Large\-scale migration to Snowflake. * Modern cloud\-native data platform initiatives. * Collaboration with international engineering teams. * Opportunity to influence enterprise data architecture. * High\-impact technical role with significant business visibility. * Innovative environment focused on cloud technologies and data engineering excellence. #### **Before Applying, Ask Yourself These 5 Questions** ✅ Have I successfully led or participated in **Netezza Snowflake migration projects**? ✅ Does my CV clearly demonstrate expertise in **Snowflake architecture, security, performance tuning, SQL optimization, and enterprise data migration**? ✅ Do I have hands\-on experience converting **DDL objects, stored procedures, SQL scripts**, and validating migrated data through reconciliation and quality assurance? ✅ Have I worked with **ETL/ELT**, cloud platforms (**AWS, Azure, or GCP**), and enterprise data engineering best practices? ✅ Am I fluent in English and comfortable collaborating with international teams throughout complex migration initiatives? If you answered **"No"** to one or more of these questions, we recommend carefully reviewing your fit before applying. * **️ Important** This position is intended for a **Snowflake Expert** with extensive experience in **enterprise data migration**, particularly **Netezza to Snowflake**, as well as strong expertise in **cloud data platforms, SQL optimization, ETL/ELT, performance tuning, and data governance**. Candidates whose experience is limited to general SQL development, reporting, BI, or Snowflake usage without demonstrated ownership of **large\-scale migration projects and Snowflake platform optimization** are unlikely to meet the expectations for this role. #### **Keywords That Should Appear in Your CV** **Snowflake, Snowflake Expert, Snowflake Architect, Snowflake SnowPro, SnowPro Core, SnowPro Advanced, IBM Netezza, Netezza Migration, Netezza to Snowflake, Data Migration, Cloud Data Platform, Data Engineering, Data Platform, Data Warehouse, Enterprise Data Warehouse, ETL, ELT, SQL, Advanced SQL, Query Optimization, Performance Tuning, Cost Optimization, Snowflake Architecture, Data Modeling, Stored Procedures, DDL, Database Migration, Data Validation, Data Reconciliation, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Security, Airflow, Batch Processing, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, GCP, Cloud Computing, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Enterprise Architecture, Financial Services, Cloud Migration, Technical Documentation** \#EP