Hiring: Senior Database Engineer (Snowflake) Company: Cvent Location: Tysons Corner, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:23:17 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Airflow, Aurora, Bash, CDK, CloudFormation, Couchbase, Data Pipeline, DynamoDB, ELT, ETL, Encryption, GDPR, HIPAA, Infrastructure as Code, Java, Kafka, Kinesis, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PowerShell, Python, RBAC, RDS, Redshift, SOC 2, SQL, SageMaker, Snowflake, Terraform, dbt About the job Experience: •4-7 years of experience in database or data platform engineering, with at least 3 years of hands-on Snowflake administration •7 years of experience in database or data platform engineering, with at least 3 years of hands-on Snowflake administration •At least 3 years of hands-on Snowflake administration Required Skills: •Design, develop, and manage Snowflake data platforms on AWS, including warehouse sizing, clustering, resource monitors, data sharing, and multi-cluster configurations •Architect and optimize Snowflake environments — virtual warehouses, storage layers, role-based access control (RBAC), and cost optimization strategies •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure databases and data platforms meet organizational needs •Implement and manage database security policies, including Snowflake RBAC, dynamic data masking, row-level security, access control, encryption, and backup and recovery procedures •Monitor database and platform performance and troubleshoot issues across Snowflake and supporting AWS database services •Optimize query performance through schema design, clustering keys, materialized views, query profiling, and indexing strategies •Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and time-travel procedures are in place, tested, and aligned with business RTO/RPO requirements •Develop and maintain database documentation, including data dictionaries, data models, Snowflake object inventories, and technical specifications Qualifications: •Snowflake certifications: SnowPro Core or SnowPro Advanced (Architect, Data Engineer, or Administrator) •AWS certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Database Specialty •Operational familiarity with AI/ML integrations — Snowflake Cortex, AWS SageMaker, or AWS Bedrock •Exposure to Snowflake Data Marketplace and cross-account data sharing architectures •This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, this information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly. •The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $120,000 - $140,000 annually + bonus depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, details of which can be found here •We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position Compensation: •$120,000 - $140,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!