Data Engineer I - Data Platform

First Citizens Bank is hiring a Data Engineer I to help build and support scalable cloud-based data solutions for analytics and data-driven decision-making. The role develops data pipelines, integrations, and data products and collaborates with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to modernize enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions utilizing AWS Services, Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL, and related technologies
• Implement data warehouse solutions, dimensional data models, and ETL/ELT processes that support reporting, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities
• Implement data quality validations, test cases, and controls to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable data assets
• 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 data solutions that support business objectives
• Follow established engineering standards, development practices, documentation requirements, and testing procedures to support high-quality solution delivery
• Participate in pipeline deployments, environment promotion activities, operational support, and performance optimization efforts using established CI/CD processes
• Leverage AI-powered development and productivity tools to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and delivery outcomes

Preferred

• Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
• Data engineering, database management, or related field. 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 technologies
• 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 within 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
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, SnowPro Core Certification, or equivalent cloud and data platform certifications
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Data Science
• Data Engineering
• Database Management
• Cloud Data Platforms
• Big Data Technologies
• ETL/ELT Tools
• DataStage
• SAP BODS
• SSIS
• Informatica
• Operational Data Stores
• Analytics Platforms
• Data Products
• Cloud Data Environments
• On-Premises Data Environments
• Data Vault Modeling
• Data Warehousing
• Data Governance
• Data Security
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Quality Management
• Financial Services
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Data Visualization
• AI-Powered Development Tools
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate
• SnowPro Core Certification
• Cloud Platform Certifications
• Data Platform Certifications

Company

• Commercial and personal banking, lending, and wealth management
• Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
• http://www.firstcitizens.com/
• Founded in 1898
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year experience
• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 5 years' experience
• Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
• Data engineering, database management, or related field. 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 technologies
• 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 within 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
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, SnowPro Core Certification, or equivalent cloud and data platform certifications

Required skills

• AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL, Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT, Cloud-Based Data Platforms, Big Data Technologies, DataStage, SAP BODS, SSIS, Informatica, Operational Data Stores (ODS), Data Vault Modeling, Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Financial Services, Tableau, Power BI, AWS Certifications, SnowPro Core Certification

Preferred skills

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Experience

• 1+ years