Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced 6+ years Snowflake Database Administrator with strong enterprise DBA Skills to support our growing cloud data platform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering snowflake, optimizing performance, ensuring security and governance, managing data pipelines and supporting complex analytical workloads across multiple line of business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer snowflake environments across DEV/QA/UAT/PROD
• 2.Configure Warehouses, Databases, Schemas, Roles, Resource Monitors and Storage Integrations
• Setup and manage Snowpipes, Streams, Tasks and Time travel policies
• Monitor and optimize compute usage, credits, warehouse performance and cost allocation. Database administration(Tradition SQL DS's)
• Manage and Optimize Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre SQL or DB2 environments
• Performance tuning, indexing, query optimization and schema management
• Oversee Patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, high availability. Performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot slow running queries and ingestion pipelines using Query Profile and account usage views.
• Improve workload isolation using multi cluster warehouses and workload segmentation. Security, Goveranance and Compliance
• Manage access control for users, roles, security accounts and integration
• Ensure compliance with SOX, PCI, FFIEC and Bank security standards.
• Support ETL/ELT pipelines built using Snowflake, DBT, Python, Kafka or similar tools.
• Monitor Snowflake Account usage for performance and operational issues.
• AWS Cloud Experience is must.
• Good to have Production support experience
• Work closely with Data engineers, Business stakeholders.
• Provide documentation, runbooks and technical guidance.
• Work in a hybrid model balancing remote and on-site collaboration to achieve project goals
• Support migrations from onprem databases to Snowflake – Good to have exp.
• Have a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.

Technical Skills:

1. Snowflake DBA
2. AWS
3. SQL
4. Good to have DBT knowledge

*Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until Dec 25, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.