Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Database Administrator for a Contract with a client in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Snowflake Cortex, SQL/Python, and Generative AI to implement RAG pipelines, optimize Cortex performance, and ensure governed, cost‑efficient AI-driven analytics .

Rate Range: $47/hour to $49/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Database Administrator job responsibilities include:

• Architect and implement Snowflake Cortex AI solutions, including RAG pipelines using Cortex Search and Cortex Analyst to enable natural language–to–SQL analytics.

• Develop and maintain semantic models (YAML) that translate business terminology into accurate, governed database queries.

• Administer and optimize the Snowflake platform—virtual warehouses, RBAC, Snowpipe, Streams & Tasks, and Data Sharing—ensuring performance and scalability.

• Optimize Cortex query performance and manage LLM credit consumption to balance cost and efficiency.

• Enforce data governance and security policies, including row-level security and masking, ensuring compliance and data privacy.

• Integrate Cortex APIs with enterprise tools (e.g., Streamlit, Power BI, Slack, Teams) and monitor system health for reliable, cost-effective operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in Snowflake platform administration or data engineering, including at least 1 year working with Generative AI solutions.

• Proven expertise in Snowflake Cortex, including Cortex Search, Cortex Analyst, and AI functions, with strong SQL and Python (Snowpark) skills.

• Demonstrated experience in designing secure, governed data platforms with row-level security, masking policies, and performance/cost optimization in Snowflake .

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gopal.Gupta@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $47.00 to $49.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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