Data Engineer I - Data Platform

Work remotely with First Citizens Bank in the Cloud Data & AI Platform organization, where you help modernize enterprise data capabilities. In this Data Platform Engineering role, you’ll build and support scalable cloud-based data solutions that enable analytics and data-driven decision-making, partnering with engineers, product partners, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data products that support critical initiatives.

You’ll use a modern stack including AWS Services, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL to develop pipelines, implement data quality controls, and support day-to-day production operations. The team also leverages AI-powered development and productivity tools to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and delivery outcomes.

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 that power reporting, analytics, and business intelligence.
• Create and maintain data quality validations, test cases, and controls to ensure data is accurate, consistent, and reliable.
• Develop and run dbt tests and other data tests to meet data quality and reliability expectations.
• Support workflow orchestration, monitoring, troubleshooting, log analysis, and production operations using Airflow and cloud-native tooling.
• Collaborate with business users, product partners, analysts, and technology teams to deliver solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Follow engineering standards, development practices, documentation requirements, and testing procedures to support high-quality delivery.
• Participate in pipeline deployments, environment promotion, operational support, and performance optimization using established CI/CD processes.
• Use AI-powered development tools to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and delivery outcomes.

What you’ll need

• 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
• 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
• Cloud/data certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, SnowPro Core Certification, or equivalent

Key technologies

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

Benefits

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

Location: Phoenix, AZ (remote). This remote role may only be hired in: North Carolina, Arizona, Florida, and Texas.