Solutions Architect - Snowflake Data Cloud | Remote Contract

We are seeking an experienced, customer-focused Solutions Architect – Snowflake Data Cloud to support enterprise customers in designing, implementing, optimizing, and scaling solutions on the Snowflake platform. This position involves access to ITAR/export-controlled information. Candidates working under H-1B, F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, or other temporary/nonimmigrant work-authorized status that requires export authorization for access to ITAR-controlled technical data are not eligible for this position. The client does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role works across all phases of the customer journey, from technical discovery and architecture planning to solution implementation, optimization, and long-term customer success. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can write code, design robust data architectures, translate business challenges into scalable solutions, and advise stakeholders ranging from developers and data engineers to senior executives. Successful candidates will combine strong Snowflake platform knowledge, technical consulting capabilities, cloud data architecture skills, and the communication skills necessary to guide complex customer decisions.

This is a fully remote contract opportunity aligned to New York, NY .

Snowflake Solution Architecture & Implementation Translate customer business requirements into technical architecture and implementation recommendations. Develop solution designs, reference architectures, technical specifications, and implementation plans. Guide customers through architectural decisions, deployment strategies, and platform optimization. Apply Snowflake implementation and architecture best practices. Demonstrate technical leadership by writing code, developing solution prototypes, and validating architectural designs. Create technical proof-of-concepts, demonstrations, and implementation examples. Support engineering teams during solution development, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization. Work with relevant SQL, data integration, and cloud platform technologies. Customer Advisory & Technical Consulting Engage with customers throughout discovery, design, implementation, adoption, and optimization. Understand customer business challenges, technical environments, and desired outcomes. Provide trusted technical guidance to developers, data engineers, architects, IT leadership, and senior executives. Help customers evaluate solution alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and make informed architectural decisions. Data Architecture & Integration Support enterprise data architecture, ingestion, transformation, and analytics requirements. Advise on Snowflake data integration and data processing approaches. Collaborate with customer teams to understand existing databases, data pipelines, and cloud environments. Support scalable, maintainable, and secure data solutions. Platform Performance, Security & Optimization Evaluate platform performance, architecture efficiency, reliability, and operational considerations. Recommend appropriate implementation practices for security, access, and data protection. Identify opportunities to improve customer adoption, platform utilization, and operational effectiveness. Guide customers through technical tradeoffs and continuous platform improvements. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Success Collaborate with solution consultants, architects, engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and implementation partners. Communicate technical recommendations, delivery progress, risks, and architecture decisions. Facilitate knowledge transfer and enable customer teams to use Snowflake effectively. Stay informed about evolving cloud data technologies and Snowflake capabilities. Work independently and adapt effectively to rapidly changing technical and customer requirements. Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake solution architecture and customer-facing technical delivery. Demonstrated technical leadership through writing code, designing solution architectures, and recommending implementation approaches. Ability to understand customer business objectives and translate them into actionable technical solutions. Experience guiding customers through technical decisions and solution implementation. Ability to work independently, adapt to new technologies, and operate in dynamic customer environments. These skills align with typical Snowflake Solutions Architect positions but require client confirmation before being treated as mandatory. Strong SQL development and query optimization skills. Experience with cloud data warehousing and modern data architecture. Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data ingestion, transformation, and integration. Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud ecosystems. Knowledge of data security, access controls, and platform performance. Familiarity with Python or other scripting/programming languages. Experience engaging enterprise customers in technical consulting or implementation roles. Understanding of analytics platforms, data pipelines, and enterprise data integration. Prior experience implementing Snowflake solutions for enterprise customers. Experience with modern data engineering, cloud analytics, and platform optimization. Experience collaborating with customer implementation partners or systems integrators. Experience supporting complex enterprise data modernization initiatives. Citizens or U.Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Candidates must meet applicable ITAR compliance requirements where relevant to the project. Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the contract. Must be available for remote contract employment supporting the New York, NY engagement. Summary of hands-on Snowflake Solutions Architect or technical consulting experience.

Examples of Snowflake architecture design and customer implementations.

Relevant coding, SQL, and cloud data platform experience.

Experience working with enterprise customers and senior technical/business stakeholders.

Contract availability and earliest start date.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law, subject to lawful position-specific requirements.