Senior Data Engineer — Build Big Data Platforms & Analytics

First American; North Carolina; Remote; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and deployment of scalable big data platforms for analytics and data processing. You will collaborate with software engineers, DBAs, data scientists and analysts to ensure robust data delivery architectures across projects.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience, proficiency in SQL/T-SQL, data modeling, ETL pipelines, and cloud technologies, with strong analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-8 years of directly related experience.
• Experience working in Agile SDLC methodology.
• Proficient with SQL and T-SQL programming skills.
• Working experience building data/ETL pipeline and data warehouse.
• Demonstrated expertise in data modeling, database maintenance, monitoring and performance tuning on SQL Server, MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Exceptional analytical skills analyzing large and complex data sets.
• Perform thorough testing and data validation to ensure the accuracy of data transformations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with precise documentation.
• Self-driven team player with ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Analytical, creative thinker and innovative problem solver.
• Working knowledge/proficient in modern cloud computing technology.

Responsibilities

• Viewed as a data expert; drives innovation and plays a key role in the department. Participates in highly visible initiatives that have broad impact.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automate manual processes, optimize data delivery, re-design infrastructure for greater scalability.
• Design, develop, code, test, and document architectures and applications.
• Work closely with team members and cross-functional teams to ensure design/architecture/deliverables support business requirements and align with best-practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of data issues.
• Makes innovative recommendations to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality.
• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Skills

SQL / T-SQL

ETL pipelines

Data warehousing

NoSQL databases

Agile SDLC

Analytical skills

Data modeling

Documentation

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field

Tools

SQL Server

MongoDB

Job description

First American is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and deployment of scalable big data platforms for analytics and data processing. You will collaborate with software engineers, DBAs, data scientists and analysts to ensure robust data delivery architectures across projects.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience, proficiency in SQL/T-SQL, data modeling, ETL pipelines, and cloud technologies, with strong analysis and communication skills.