Snowflake Cortex expert - Amaris Consulting

We are looking for a Snowflake Cortex & Snowpark Specialist to design, implement, and optimize advanced data and AI-driven solutions within the Snowflake Data Cloud. You will work closely with Data Engineering, Architecture, and Business teams to build scalable pipelines, deploy GenAI capabilities, and integrate internal/external models using Snowflake’s latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and operationalize Snowflake Cortex Functions (LLM, embeddings, classification, summarization, translation, etc.).
• Build RAG pipelines using Snowflake Vector Search and Cortex Search.
• Integrate external AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) with Snowflake.
• Develop Snowpark applications, UDFs, and transformations using Snowpark Python/Java.
• Optimize Snowflake performance, compute, and storage within data pipelines.
• Collaborate with architecture and governance teams to ensure secure and scalable AI-ready data environments.
• Work with stakeholders to translate analytics and AI needs into technical solutions.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including warehouses, performance optimization, streams, tasks, and ELT/ETL pipelines.
• Experience using Snowpark (Python and/or Java) to build data transformations, UDFs, and scalable compute workflows.
• Knowledge or practical experience with Snowflake Cortex, including LLM functions, embeddings, vector search, and semantic/RAG architectures.
• Understanding of vector embeddings, semantic search, and integration of external models like OpenAI or Anthropic.
• Ability to design secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions within the Snowflake environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional technical and business teams.

Expected Compensation Range:

60Hr CAD. (negotiable) The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement:

No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy:

This position is a Job creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline:

Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.