Senior Data Platform Engineer- Snowflake

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We are actively seeking a talented Senior Data Platform Engineer - Snowflake to join our Enterprise data team in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be on-site or hybrid. 

As a Senior Data Platform Engineer – Snowflake, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud data platform to support the organization’s data, analytics, and AI platforms. You will play a key role in building scalable and secure environments that enable advanced data processing and analytics operations. You will collaborate with data architects and data engineers to build robust, secure, and high-performance environments while ensuring and cost efficiency and reliability aligning with evolving business needs.

How will you make an impact:

• Snowflake Architecture & Design: Design secure, scalable, and efficient Snowflake solutions to meet business needs, ensuring alignment with data architecture and enterprise standards.
• Implementation & Integration: Lead Snowflake platform implementations, including setup, migration, and configuration. Collaborate with data engineering teams to integrate Snowflake with data pipelines, ETL/ELT tools, and analytics platforms.
• Platform Administration: Manage and maintain the Snowflake environment, including database setup, schema management, and user roles/permissions. Establish monitoring framework and optimize query performance, workload management, and resource utilization to ensure system availability and reliability.
• Cost Management: Implement and monitor cost optimization strategies, ensuring effective usage of Snowflake credits and resources. Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into Snowflake consumption and budget adherence.
• Security & Compliance: Configure and enforce security measures, including data masking, encryption, and role-based access control. Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational guidelines, and troubleshooting playbooks. Promote Snowflake best practices across teams and provide training as needed.
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, architects, and business teams to align Snowflake solutions with business objectives. Act as a subject matter expert for Snowflake, advising on platform capabilities and future enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data platform administration and architecture, with at least 3 years focused on Snowflake.
• Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, administration, and advanced features.
• Proficiency in SQL, query performance tuning, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with Snowflake security, access controls, identity management, data encryption, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Familiarity with tools like Matillion, dbt, PowerBI, or Tableau for integration and analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Certifications: Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience in multi-cloud environments and hybrid data architectures.
• Proficiency in automation scripting using Python, Bash, or similar languages.

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Benefits start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We’re committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.