Senior Data Engineer — Cloud Data Platform (Remote)

First Citizens Bank; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Data Platform Engineering Organization, building scalable cloud-based data solutions across the bank.

You will work with AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL to develop pipelines, governance, and data products, collaborating with product partners and stakeholders.

This remote role is hireable in designated states and offers opportunities to impact analytics and decision-making across the institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
• Or a High School Diploma with 8 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
• Advanced cloud and data platform certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture and Strategy - Design scalable data architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Advanced Data Pipeline Development - Build complex data pipelines for real-time and batch processing.
• Data Governance and Quality Management - Establish governance policies and data quality frameworks.
• Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting - Optimize system performance and resolve data issues.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Guide junior engineers and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data/Engineering

High School Diploma or GED with 8 years' experience

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

dbt

Python

SQL

Apache Airflow

Kafka / Kinesis

Job description

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Data Platform Engineering Organization, building scalable cloud-based data solutions across the bank.

You will work with AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL to develop pipelines, governance, and data products, collaborating with product partners and stakeholders.

This remote role is hireable in designated states and offers opportunities to impact analytics and decision-making across the institution.