Snowflake Architect - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Snowflake Architect (Hands-on)

Location: Westminster, London

Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite (minimum)

Duration: 6 months initial contract (strong likelihood of extension)

Start: ASAP

Client sector: Commodities trading

IR35: Inside (PAYE provided by twentyAI or 3rd party)

twentyAI's customer is one of the world’s largest independent energy and commodities groups, operating across the entire value chain — from sourcing and trading physical commodities to investing in energy infrastructure and low-carbon initiatives.

The project

With innovation at its core, twentyAI's customer is rapidly modernising its data architecture to support high-volume trading, analytics, and risk management systems. This Snowflake project is a strategic part of that transformation as they embark on a greenfield Snowflake implementation and so are seeking a hands-on Snowflake Architect. You will drive the architecture of the build, provide deep strategic understanding, and provide thought leadership around the integration of Snowflake.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Snowflake environments on-premises with hybrid cloud integration.
• Provide hands-on design, build, and support of server infrastructure.
• Lead technical decision-making with expert guidance on best practices and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration with existing systems.
• Deliver scalable, secure data platform solutions aligned with business requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Solutions Architect within the Snowflake space.
• Deep knowledge of on-premises server environments and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Proven ability to independently design, implement, and troubleshoot Snowflake environments from scratch.
• Strong understanding of data platform architecture, security, and operational excellence.
• Availability to work onsite at least 3 days per week (4 days preferred).