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[Remote] Data Engineer I - Data Platform

🌍 Remote · United States 💼 Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is seeking a Data Engineer to join its Data Platform Engineering Organization. The role focuses on building and supporting scalable cloud-based data pipelines, data warehouse solutions, integrations, and data products using AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL, and related technologies while contributing to data quality, testing, orchestration, and operational support.

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

Skills

  • 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

Benefits

  • This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): North Carolina, Arizona, Florida and Texas.

Company Overview

  • First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.firstcitizens.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • First Citizens Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 199 in 2026, 126 in 2025, 115 in 2024, 249 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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