Senior Snowflake DBA Newport Beach, CA **Hybrid** Contract $102.74/hr - $104.17/hr Our client is the #1 financial bond trading firm in America. They are looking for a contract Senior Database Engineer – Public Cloud to join their team. Our client is located in Newport beach but have offices in multiple locations around the US. Their database team is looking for a Senior Database Engineer with strong NoSQL, AWS, Snowflake and CI/CD experience for a contract-to-hire position. This is a hybrid role local to Newport Beach, CA or Austin, TX. The right candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, providing both production & development support. This position will work closely with various development groups across the firm and should demonstrate his/her ability as a technical expert on the team. **Contract Duration:** 12-Months (Contract-to-Hire) **Required Skills & Experience** + 8+ Years of experience as a Database Administrator + Proficiency in Snowflake architecture, features, and best practices. + Strong SQL skills and experience with query optimization. + Knowledge of database security practices and tools. + Experience with on-prem relational systems; Oracle, SQL Server + Experience with NoSQL and columnar data stores + Strong scripting abilities in bash, python + Experience in version control systems, Git and CI/CD + Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Snowflake. **Preferred Skills & Experience** + Snowflake Core Certification and at least one platform certification or specialty in Public Cloud. + Proven experience building AWS Infrastructure. + Experience in Data Migration Strategies to public cloud. **What You Will Be Doing** Daily Responsibilities + **Database Management** : Administer and maintain Snowflake databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. + **Performance Tuning** : Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and resource management. + **Data Integration** : Facilitate data sharing processes to ensure seamless data flow across the organization. + **Security** : Implement and manage database security policies, including user access controls, encryption, and data masking. + **Backup and Recovery** : Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. + **Monitoring and Troubleshooting** : Set up and manage monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve database issues. + **Cost Optimization** : Implement strategies to optimize Snowflake usage and costs, including monitoring resource consumption and identifying cost-saving opportunities. + **Collaboration** : Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to support data-related projects and initiatives. + **Documentation** : Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Lauren Rolfe **Specialization:** Data Warehouse/DBA