Remote Senior Data Engineer — Cloud Data Platform

First Citizens Bank; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Data Platform Engineering Organization. This remote role focuses on building scalable cloud data solutions, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, and data products using AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL.

You will design and optimize data pipelines, collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders, and help advance enterprise data platforms that support analytics and data-driven decision making across the bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
• OR
• High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture and Strategy - Design and implement scalable, efficient data architectures. Lead the development of data strategy aligned with business objectives. Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance data capabilities
• Advanced Data Pipeline Development - Architect and implement complex data pipelines for real‑time and batch processing. Optimize data flows for high‑volume, high‑velocity data environments. Develop advanced ETL processes for diverse data sources.
• Data Governance and Quality Management - Establish and enforce data governance policies and best practices. Implement data quality frameworks and monitoring systems. Ensure compliance with data regulations and standards
• Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting - Analyze and optimize system performance for large‑scale data operations. Troubleshoot complex data issues and implement robust solutions
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical guidance. Contribute to the development of best practices and standards. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive data literacy

Skills

Cloud data platforms

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data pipelines

Data governance

Datawarehousing

Airflow

Kinesis

Tableau/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

4+ years data engineering experience

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

dbt

Python

SQL

Apache Airflow

Astronomer

Kinesis

Job description

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Data Platform Engineering Organization. This remote role focuses on building scalable cloud data solutions, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, and data products using AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL.

You will design and optimize data pipelines, collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders, and help advance enterprise data platforms that support analytics and data-driven decision making across the bank.