Remote Cloud Data Platform Engineer

First Citizens Bank; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data Platform Engineering Organization. The role focuses on building scalable cloud data solutions, data warehouses, and reliable pipelines using AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL.

The successful candidate will collaborate with product partners, analysts, and technology teams to modernize enterprise data platforms and support analytics, governance, and enterprise AI initiatives across the bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience or HS diploma with 5+ years experience.
• Experience building cloud-based data pipelines and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions utilizing AWS Services, Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Implement data warehouse solutions, dimensional models, and ETL/ELT processes for reporting and analytics.
• Develop data quality validations, tests, and controls to ensure accurate data assets.
• Create and maintain data tests (dbt tests) to support reliability.
• Support workflow orchestration, monitoring, and production operations using Airflow and cloud-native tools.
• Collaborate with business users and engineers to deliver data solutions aligned with objectives.
• Follow engineering standards, documentation requirements, and testing procedures for high-quality delivery.
• Assist in pipeline deployments, environment promotions, and performance optimization via CI/CD.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve development efficiency and delivery outcomes.

Skills

AWS

Snowflake

Python

SQL

Airflow

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

dbt

Job description

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data Platform Engineering Organization. The role focuses on building scalable cloud data solutions, data warehouses, and reliable pipelines using AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL.

The successful candidate will collaborate with product partners, analysts, and technology teams to modernize enterprise data platforms and support analytics, governance, and enterprise AI initiatives across the bank.