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

Requirements:

• 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