Snowflake Data Cloud Architect

As a Snowflake Data Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high‑performance data solutions on Snowflake to support our Investment Management business goals.

• Architect and Implement Snowflake Solutions:
  • Design and optimize Snowflake‑based data architectures for portfolio, security master, transactions, benchmarks, and performance data.
  • Implement advanced Snowflake features (Streams, Tasks, Snowpipe, Snowpark) for real‑time and batch processing.
• Enable Event‑Driven Integration:
  • Build ingestion pipelines leveraging Kafka, Azure Event Hub, or similar technologies for market data and transactional feeds.
  • Design workflows for upstream and downstream system interoperability.
• Data Governance and Compliance:
  • Implement RBAC, data masking, and encryption aligned with enterprise data policy.
  • Ensure lineage and observability for regulatory reporting and audit.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Act as a trusted advisor for architectural decisions and future‑state roadmaps.
  • Prepare technical specifications and design documentation.
• Innovation and Best Practices:
  • Advocate for data quality through automation, validation frameworks, and rigorous testing.
  • Recommend new technologies to improve system performance and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture/engineering, with 3+ years focused on Snowflake.
• Strong background in financial data domains (IBOR/ABOR, transactions, market data, reference data).
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Snowflake architecture (warehouses, streams, tasks, Snowpark).
  • SQL, Python; experience with DBT.
  • Event‑driven technologies (Kafka / Azure Event Hub).
  • Web API development (Flask / FastAPI).
  • Data security measures and compliance frameworks.
  • AI tools like Github Copilot.
  • Data quality tools such as dbt Test, Monte Carlo, SODA.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across business and technology teams.

• Snow Pro Core / Advanced Architect certification.
• Experience with Aladdin Data Cloud, Bloomberg DL+, or similar investment data platforms.
• Experience with Data Application development (Streamlit, Dash).
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of Fin Ops for cost optimization.
• Exposure to Databricks, PySpark, and advanced analytics workflows.

Annual base salary range: $158,700 - $198,370 USD. Additional incentive opportunities include annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long‑term incentives based on role and performance.

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) Savings plan – company matching up to 6%.
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off – 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays, flexible Diversity Celebration Day, paid volunteer time (40 hours per year).

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Voya Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to our resources for applicants with disabilities.