Snowflake Architect

Snowflake Architect (Hands-on)

Location: Westminster, London

Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite (minimum)

Duration: 6 months initial contract (strong likelihood of extension)

Start: ASAP

Client sector: Commodities trading

IR35: Inside (PAYE provided by twentyAI or 3rd party)

twentyAI’s customer is one of the world’s largest independent energy and commodities groups, operating across the entire value chain — from sourcing and trading physical commodities to investing in energy infrastructure and low-carbon initiatives.

The project

With innovation at its core, twentyAI’s customer is rapidly modernising its data architecture to support high-volume trading, analytics, and risk management systems. This Snowflake project is a strategic part of that transformation as they embark on a greenfield Snowflake implementation and so are seeking a hands-on Snowflake Architect. You will drive the architecture of the build, provide deep strategic understanding, and provide thought leadership around the integration of Snowflake.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement Snowflake environments on-premises with hybrid cloud integration.
Provide hands-on design, build, and support of server infrastructure.
Lead technical decision-making with expert guidance on best practices and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration with existing systems.
Deliver scalable, secure data platform solutions aligned with business requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

Extensive hands-on experience as a Solutions Architect within the Snowflake space.
Deep knowledge of on-premises server environments and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
Proven ability to independently design, implement, and troubleshoot Snowflake environments from scratch.
Strong understanding of data platform architecture, security, and operational excellence.
Availability to work onsite at least 3 days per week (4 days preferred).