Data Engineer I - Data Platform

First Citizens Bank is hiring a Remote Data Engineer I to support the Data Platform Engineering Organization. In this role, you will help build and run scalable cloud-based data solutions that enable analytics and data-driven decision-making.

This position focuses on production-ready data pipelines, warehouse modeling, and data quality practices, using a modern stack across AWS and Snowflake. You will collaborate with engineers, product partners, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data products that support business objectives.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and support scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions using AWS Services, Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Implement data warehouse solutions, dimensional data models, and ETL/ELT processes for reporting, analytics, and business intelligence.
• Create data quality validations, test cases, and controls to keep data assets accurate, consistent, and reliable.
• Develop and maintain data tests, including dbt tests, to support data quality and reliability requirements.
• Support workflow orchestration, monitoring, troubleshooting, log analysis, and production operations using Airflow and cloud-native technologies.
• Collaborate with business users, product partners, analysts, and technology teams to deliver solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Follow established engineering standards, development practices, documentation requirements, and testing procedures to support quality delivery.
• Participate in pipeline deployments, environment promotion, operational support, and performance optimization using established CI/CD processes.
• Use AI-powered development and productivity tools to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and delivery outcomes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience
• OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 5 years of experience
• Preferred area of study: Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
• Preferred area of experience: Data engineering, database management, or related field, including experience with cloud-based data platforms and big data technologies
• Experience with enterprise ETL/ELT tools such as DataStage, SAP BODS, SSIS, Informatica, or equivalent tools
• Experience with Operational Data Stores (ODS), analytics platforms, and data products
• Experience working with cloud-based and on-premises data environments
• Exposure to Data Vault modeling and modern data warehousing methodologies
• Understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and data quality management practices
• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or other analytics and visualization platforms
• Experience using AI-powered development and productivity tools to improve engineering efficiency and delivery outcomes
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, SnowPro Core Certification, or equivalent cloud and data platform certifications

Technology stack

• AWS Services, Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL
• Airflow, CI/CD
• DataStage, SAP BODS, SSIS, Informatica
• Data Vault, Tableau, Power BI

Location and remote details

• Remote role; may only be hired in: North Carolina, Arizona, Florida, and Texas

Benefits

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards; more information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies and contribute to First Citizens Bank’s data and AI transformation by developing and supporting scalable data pipelines, integrations, and data products.