Job ID TX-529501194R (913091029)
Hybrid/Local Snowflake Admin with SQL, Python data warehouse, data lakes, Visio/Erwin, MS Project, agile, JIRA, visualization, BI, PII, PHI, HL7, Azure, Oracle, Epics/User Stories/Tasks and healthcare experience
Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 9 Months
**Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (Tuesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of Texas).**
Skills:
8 Required Strong overall understanding of Snowflake architecture and its components.
8 Required Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.
8 Required Expertise in using Snowflake’s cloning capabilities for databases and schemas.
8 Required Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution.
8 Required Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges.
8 Required Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.
8 Required Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control for managing Snowflake code deployments.
8 Required Experience working with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL/ELT processes.
8 Required Ability to automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.
8 Required Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.
8 Required Strong understanding of Snowflake’s security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies.
8 Required Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
8 Required Experience on an agile sprint team
8 Required Experience with JIRA software
8 Required Experience working with multiple teams concurrently, being able to prioritize and complete work on time with high quality
6 Preferred Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
4 Preferred Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data
4 Preferred Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment
4 Preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4 Preferred Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required.
4 Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.
3 Preferred Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry
2 Preferred Prior experience with an HHS agency
2 Preferred Prior experience working with PII or PHI data
2 Preferred Prior experience working with HL7 data
2 Preferred Prior experience with Azure
Description:
The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one (1) Snowflake Database Administrator (DBA) hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Systems Analyst 3, Emerging Technologies and the specifications outlined in this document for Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Information Technology.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered “works made for hire” and are the property of the HHSC. HHSC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).
HHSC IT is continuing to develop an HHS data integration hub with a goal to accomplish the following:
• Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure for the data integration hub
• Design, development, and implementation (DD&I) of the data integration hub using an agile methodology for all standard SDLC phases that includes, but is not limited to:
• Validation of performance metric requirements
• Creation of Epics/User Stories/Tasks
• Automation of data acquisition from a variety of data sources
• Development of complex SQL scripts
• Testing – integration, load and stress
• Deployment / publication internally and externally
• Operations support and enhancement of the data integration hub
This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at HHSC for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS). As a member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:
• Strong overall understanding of Snowflake architecture and its components.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.
• Expertise in using Snowflake’s cloning capabilities for databases and schemas.
• Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance for efficient query execution.
• Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including implementation of roles and privileges.
• Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) for secure access and identity management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control for managing Snowflake code deployments.
• Experience working with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for seamless ETL/ELT processes.
• Ability to automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.
• Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake’s security features such as data masking, encryption, and network policies.
• All other duties as assigned.