Snowflake Data Architect

  • Full-time
  • Function: Advisory

Company Description

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology.    

The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability

As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. 

And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Our Cloud Services unit is focused on designing, building, securing and managing cloud native & hybrid platforms for the KPMG group of member firms, as well as providing cloud advisory and engineering services to external clients.

We are looking for an experienced Snowflake Data Architect to join our Data and Analytics teams, supporting large-scale transformation programs within the banking and financial services sector.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in Snowflake-based ecosystems with strong domain experience in banking data transformation and regulatory reporting.

Job Description

  • Design and implement centralized Snowflake data platforms with standardized data models, domain structures, and reusable data products
  • Architect end‑to‑end data pipelines using modern zoned architectures (Bronze/Silver/Gold, medallion)
  • Drive scalable, high‑performance, and cost‑efficient Snowflake solutions
  • Integrate data quality, metadata, and lineage into platform design
  • Lead reporting transformation initiatives, including legacy migrations and Power BI enablement
  • Manage business use case lifecycle (intake, prioritization, tracking) within transformation programs
  • Own requirements engineering, including acceptance criteria, source system mapping, data dependencies
  • Coordinate delivery: testing, defect management, business acceptance, go‑live readiness, and post‑go‑live support
  • Define and operationalize DQ rules, controls, KPIs, and monitoring
  • Ensure end‑to‑end data lineage (business & technical, field-level traceability)
  • Standardize and implement reusable data integration services (batch, streaming, API/event-driven)
  • Ensure reliable, auditable pipelines with monitoring, logging, and error handling
  • Support metadata management, lineage integration, and operational handover

Nice to have:

  •  Experience with financial regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements, including BCBS 239

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Data Architect in banking / financial services
  • Strong expertise in regulatory data transformation and reporting (BCBS 239)
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake and cloud data architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Solid background in data modeling (Data Vault, domain-driven models) and enterprise data platforms / data products
  • Experience with data integration (Kafka, APIs, batch) and modern ELT/ETL frameworks (dbt, ADF, Databricks)
  • Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices for data platforms
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, and lineage tools
  • Experience with financial data models (e.g., FSDM) and end-to-end reporting flows
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to operate across business and IT
  • Experience delivering in agile environments (MVP-driven, iterative delivery)
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills
  • Experience with reporting migrations and enterprise transformation programs in banking

Additional Information

  • The chance to work in a top talent team
  • Attractive remuneration
  • Build knowledge in cutting-edge technologies
  • Opportunity for continuous training, learning and certification
  • Experience in an international and multicultural organization
  • Work on challenging projects with clients in various industries around the globe
  • Modern office environment
  • Additional health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 50+ benefits and services to choose from
  • Hybrid working policy

KPMG Delivery Network Bulgaria is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive company. We actively encourage diversity and inclusion, while opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Join us, and let us write your next chapter together!

 

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