Data Platform Engineer

Banc of California is hiring a Data Platform Engineer to build, operate, and enhance its cloud-based enterprise data platform. The role develops and supports data ingestion, platform operations, automation, and enterprise data tools using Azure, Snowflake, and dbt to enable trusted data for reporting, analytics, and AI.

Responsibilities

Support the enterprise cloud data platform built on Microsoft Azure (ADF, Synapse, ADLS), Snowflake, and dbt

Help build the ingestion layer from source systems to the Snowflake Raw layer, developing and optimizing scalable batch, CDC, and streaming pipelines

Support onboarding of new source systems, including connectivity, ingestion patterns, and pipeline audit logging, landing trusted data in Raw for downstream transformation by Analytics Engineering

Provide reliable environments, deployment automation, and platform services that support Data Engineering’s dbt transformation workloads

Tune and optimize Snowflake compute, storage, and query performance to improve platform efficiency and cost management

Build monitoring, alerting, and operational runbooks that enable Data Operations to monitor and manage production workloads

Serve as Tier 2 escalation for pipeline failures and root cause analysis

Support CI/CD deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Git-based development practices

Support change management, deployment controls, and evidence requirements consistent with a SOX-controlled environment

Develop automation solutions using SQL and Python to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort

Provide Tier 2 production support and contribute to platform maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives

Support platform resilience and disaster recovery initiatives, including Infrastructure as Code deployment of failover capabilities

Provide platform support for enterprise data tools including Power BI, Microsoft Purview, and Alteryx, covering deployment, configuration, connectivity, and integration with the Snowflake and Azure environment

Support the build-out of the Purview data governance platform, including scanning, classification, and metadata ingestion for the enterprise data catalog

Help evaluate, implement, and operationalize additional data platform tools as the ecosystem expands, including data integration, self-service analytics, and other ancillary capabilities

Partner with Data Engineers, Data Architects, BI Developers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions

Document technical designs, operational procedures, and platform standards

Identify opportunities to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, monitoring, and operational excellence

Follow all established policies and procedures

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Preferred

Exposure to DataOps, DevOps, data observability, or monitoring platforms

Experience working within Banking or Financial Services

Familiarity with Medallion Architecture and modern cloud data warehouse design principles

Experience supporting or administering enterprise data tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Purview, Alteryx, or similar data governance, integration, and analytics platforms

Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-900, DP-203) and/or Snowflake SnowPro certification

DataOps

DevOps

Data Observability

Monitoring Platforms

Financial Services

Medallion Architecture

Cloud Data Warehouse Design

Power BI

Microsoft Purview

Alteryx

Data Governance

Data Integration

Data Analytics

Microsoft Azure Certifications

Snowflake SnowPro Certification

Benefits

401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting

Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, and long-term disability

Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Family support solutions including care options for your family

Paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Annual mentorship program

Leadership development resources

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Company

Relationship-based business bank providing banking and treasury management services.

Los Angeles, California, USA

http://www.bancofcal.com/

Founded in 1941

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

3-4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical role

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2), and Azure Synapse Analytics

Experience developing and supporting data solutions on Snowflake

Familiarity with dbt or similar modern data transformation frameworks

Strong SQL development, query optimization, and troubleshooting skills

Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control best practices

Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, and operational support

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)

High school diploma or equivalent required

Exposure to DataOps, DevOps, data observability, or monitoring platforms

Experience working within Banking or Financial Services

Familiarity with Medallion Architecture and modern cloud data warehouse design principles

Experience supporting or administering enterprise data tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Purview, Alteryx, or similar data governance, integration, and analytics platforms

Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-900, DP-203) and/or Snowflake SnowPro certification

3-4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical role.

Required skills

Microsoft Azure ADF, Microsoft Azure ADLS Gen2, Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, SQL, Python, Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, DataOps, Data Observability, Banking and Financial Services, Medallion Architecture, Power BI, Microsoft Purview, Alteryx, dbt, Azure Certifications AZ-900, Azure Certifications DP-203, Snowflake SnowPro Certification

Preferred skills

Experience working within Banking or Financial Services

Experience

3+ years