Sr. Associate, Data Platform Engineer

CFSB; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB) is seeking a Senior Associate, Data Platform Engineer to partner with architects, data engineers, and analysts to build reliable data pipelines using Python, Airflow, and Astronomer.

In NYC metro area hybrid work (2x/week) or fully remote in 23 states, you will design, implement, test, deploy and maintain scalable data integration solutions, ensuring security and operational excellence across Snowflake, AWS and SQL ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data engineering or operations with Snowflake, SQL, AWS.
• 2+ years building and supporting production Airflow workflows; Astronomer preferred.
• Strong Python for production data pipelines.
• Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize data pipelines in Astronomer.
• Develop Airflow DAGs, tasks, and reusable Python components for data ingestion and transformation.
• Write clean, modular Python code.
• Monitor and triage data pipeline processes.
• Develop and maintain process and data documentation.
• Apply a software development approach including testing, documentation, modularity and CI/CD workflow.

Skills

Data pipelines

Python development

Apache Airflow

Astronomer

Snowflake

AWS

SQL

CI/CD

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Airflow

Astronomer

Snowflake

AWS

SQL

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Associate, Data Platform Engineer, you will partner with architects, data engineers, and data analysts to improve different products and services. You will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain reliable data pipelines and data integration solutions, with a strong focus on Python and Apache Airflow/Astronomer.

Applicants must be permanently authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any temporary employment visa (e.g. OPT-STEM, H-1B, CPT, etc.) now or in the future.

This role is hybrid (2x per week) for those located in the NYC Metro Area, or fully-remote in 23 select states*.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize data pipelines in Astronomer, utilizing latest coding practices and industry standards, modern design patterns and architectural principles
• Develop Airflow DAGs, operators, tasks, and reusable Python components for data ingestion and transformation
• Write clean, modular, maintainable Python code
• Monitor and triage the data pipeline processes
• Develop and maintain process and data documentation
• Apply a software development approach including testing, documentation, modularity and dryness, CI/CD workflow, issue management and remediation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 7 years of experience required in data engineering or operations roles with a focus on Snowflake, SQL, AWS
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing and supporting production Apache Airflow workflows; Astronomer experience, strongly preferred
• Strong Python development skills, including experience building production data pipelines
• Strong understanding of database security, backup, and recovery procedures
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting skills, and time‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, or similar)

About Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB)

Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB) is a federally chartered bank founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York City. CFSB has focused on providing superior service and added value to clients though a solid understanding of relationship banking. We offer a full range of services, including loans, bill payments, card services, internet banking, and merchant processing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.