Snowflake Data Architect – Banking – Sofia, Bulgaria (Relocation Package)

Snowflake Data Architect | Banking & Financial Services in Sofia, Bulgaria. €5,000 per month (net). At a glance Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Work model: On-site Languages: English Salary: €5,000 per month (net) Start: ASAP Relocation: not offered for this role Perks worth knowing about Private Health Cover About the role CloserHire is partnering with a leading global professional services company to recruit a Snowflake Data Architect for its Cloud Services team in Sofia, Bulgaria. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an international team delivering large-scale data transformation programs for the banking and financial services sector. You’ll play a key role in designing enterprise-grade cloud data platforms, enabling regulatory compliance, modern analytics, and data-driven decision-making using cutting-edge cloud technologies. What you'll do Design and implement centralized Snowflake data platforms with standardized data models and reusable data products Architect end-to-end data pipelines using modern cloud data architectures, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers Develop scalable, high-performance, and cost-efficient Snowflake solutions Integrate data quality, metadata, and data lineage into enterprise platform designs Lead reporting transformation initiatives, including legacy system migrations and modern analytics enablement Manage business requirements, data dependencies, and solution delivery throughout transformation programs Coordinate testing, defect resolution, business acceptance, go-live readiness, and post-implementation support Define and implement data quality controls, KPIs, monitoring, and governance standards What we're looking for Fluent English Proven experience as a Data Architect within the banking or financial services sector Strong expertise in Snowflake and cloud data architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience delivering regulatory data transformation and reporting initiatives, including BCBS 239 Strong background in enterprise data modeling, including Data Vault and domain-driven design Hands-on experience with modern ELT/ETL technologies such as dbt, Azure Data Factory, or Databricks Experience with data integration technologies including APIs, Kafka, and batch processing Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, data quality, and lineage frameworks Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices for cloud data platforms Salary €5,000 per month (net) Bulgaria applies a flat 10% income tax, and living costs in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna run well below Western European levels — the take-home goes considerably further than the headline figure suggests. This figure is net — what actually lands in your account, after tax. Benefits Hybrid working policy Attractive remuneration package Opportunity to work with a highly skilled international team of cloud and data professionals Continuous learning, training, and professional certification opportunities Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, data, and analytics technologies International and multicultural working environment Opportunity to contribute to complex transformation projects for global clients Modern office environment in Sofia Additional health insurance Life insurance Access to 50+ employee benefits and services Why Bulgaria? Bulgaria is one of the best-value moves in Europe right now — city living at a fraction of Western European costs, an established international community, and a flat 10% income tax. How the process works Apply with your CV — we read every application A short introductory call with CloserHire, around 30 minutes Interview with the company Offer, then we help with the paperwork and, where relevant, the move From application to starting on the ground usually takes around five weeks. CloserHire recruits for this role on behalf of our client. We are an equal-opportunity recruiter and consider every applicant on ability alone.