Remote SQL & Snowflake Analytics Specialist — AI Data Operations

ZR Talent Group has an active remote opening for a Remote SQL & Snowflake Analytics Specialist — AI Data Operations ($50 - $60/hour). This flexible work-from-home role pairs experienced practitioners in Reporting, SQL, Snowflake, QA with leading machine learning laboratories to author high-difficulty prompts, verify factual and technical rigor, and refine multi-step reasoning outputs.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Execute structured evaluation tasks simulating typical analytical workflows (e.g., anomaly investigation, KPI reporting, data refreshes) using AI-powered solutions with cloud data warehouse connectivity.
• Independently verify model-generated figures against source data by writing and running your own SQL queries, and assess the correctness of data joins, filters, and time windows.
• Maintain, reset, and manage seeded datasets within Snowflake, ensuring data integrity and correct answer states for test scenarios.
• Oversee warehouse roles, permissions, and access controls to facilitate secure and repeatable evaluation environments.
• Configure and document connectivity and authentication processes across multiple analytics and SaaS platforms.
• Investigate and document novel or undocumented product behavior encountered during workflow execution.
• Participate in calibration sessions with peers to ensure consistency and rigor when grading or scoring outputs.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Reporting, SQL, Snowflake, QA.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a data analyst or analytics engineer, with advanced SQL skills and expertise in Snowflake (warehouses, access control, query history).
• Demonstrated proficiency in auditing and reconciling reported metrics against raw data, with a keen eye for catching subtle aggregation or logic errors.
• Versed in using connectors across Claude and ChatGPT.
• Working knowledge of business and finance analytics, including KPI definitions and reporting practices relevant to leadership or external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated background in administering database access, managing roles, grants, and integrating authentication/security protocols; OAuth or security-integration familiarity is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of common SaaS tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, or Microsoft 365 for sharing analytical outcomes.
• Prior experience using AI assistants for analytics, with a critical perspective on the accuracy of model-generated SQL and outputs.
• Background in rubric-based evaluation, QA, or data labeling, with a meticulous approach and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $50 - $60/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 4 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Reporting, SQL, Snowflake, QA