We’re BrainRocket — an international software development and digital solutions company driven by 1,300 talented professionals across Cyprus, Malta, and Portugal.
Here, everything moves at rocket speed: driving innovation, pioneering projects, and fast-tracking careers.
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We are looking for a Lead Data Architect with strong Snowflake expertise to drive the design and implementation of our modern data platform. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on creating scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions while guiding a team of architects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the architecture and design of our enterprise data platform, with Snowflake at the core.
- Lead the development of scalable ELT/ETL pipelines and data models to support analytics, reporting, and data science needs.
- Collaborate with engineering, BI, and business teams to define data requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
- Lead and establish data governance, cataloging, and lineage practices
- Establish data modeling standards (e.g., dimensional, data vault), data cataloging practices, and documentation.
- Optimize Snowflake performance, storage, and cost usage through advanced configurations and monitoring.
- Drive data quality, governance, and security policies including access controls, encryption, and compliance.
- Mentor and lead a team of data architects, setting technical direction and reviewing code/designs.
- Evaluate and integrate best-in-class tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Looker, Tableau) into the stack.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in data architecture or engineering, with 3+ years of hands-on Snowflake expertise.
- Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms, especially AWS (S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM) or Azure/GCP equivalents.
- Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and Python or other scripting languages.
- Experience with modern ELT pipelines and orchestration tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, NiFi).
- Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
- Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Snowflake certifications (e.g., SnowPro Advanced Architect).
- Experience with real-time data pipelines and streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis).
- Knowledge of BI tools like Looker, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.
✅ Why you should join us?
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Opportunity for career progress in a fast growing European company
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Private Health Insurance
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Corporate Discounts
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Regular team & company events
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People-oriented management without bureaucracy
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24 days of paid holidays
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Friendly team
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Full-time, in-house, standard business hours
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Competitive salary
Bold moves start here. Make yours. Apply today!
Bold moves start here. Make yours. Apply today!
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What We Do
BrainRocket is a software development company and digital solutions provider.
We have created over 40 cutting-edge products across 20 different markets.
With over 1,300 talented minds and offices in Cyprus, Malta and Portugal, our team is determined to create groundbreaking ideas and products.
To achieve this, we focus on creating a supportive culture that encourages both personal and professional growth within a positive and welcoming environment
