Advanced Data Pipeline Development - Architect and implement complex data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. Optimize data flows for high-volume, high-velocity data environments. Develop advanced ETL processes for diverse data sources.
Data Governance and Quality Management - Establish and enforce data governance policies and best practices. Implement data quality frameworks and monitoring systems. Ensure compliance with data regulations and standards
Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting - Analyze and optimize system performance for large-scale data operations. Troubleshoot complex data issues and implement robust solutions
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical guidance. Contribute to the development of best practices and standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data literacy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
OR
High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Advanced experience with modern data warehousing and large-scale data processing technologies such as Snowflake, Spark, or equivalent platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
Advanced experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data integration solutions utilizing tools such as dbt, Apache Airflow, Astronomer or equivalent cloud-native data engineering technologies.
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data engineering best practices.
Experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable and reliable data engineering solutions in enterprise environments.
Experience collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Additional qualifications are a plus
Intermediate experience with enterprise ETL/ELT tools such as DataStage, SAP BODS, SSIS, Informatica, or equivalent technologies.
Intermediate experience developing and supporting Operational Data Stores (ODS), analytics platforms, and data products.
Intermediate experience with Change Data Capture (CDC), streaming, and real-time data ingestion technologies such as Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, Apache Flink, Qlik Replicate, Snow pipe Streaming, or equivalent platforms.
Intermediate experience integrating data across cloud and on-premises environments.
Experience with Data Vault modeling and modern data warehousing methodologies.
Intermediate understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and data quality management practices.
Experience working 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 Data Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, SnowPro Core Certification, SnowPro Advanced Data Engineer Certification, or equivalent cloud and data platform certifications.
Additional Information
This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.
This job posting has been extended until Tuesday 11/17/2026.
If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $120,613 and $135,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data Architecture and Strategy - Design and implement scalable, efficient data architectures. Lead the development of data strategy aligned with business objectives. Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance data capabilities
Advanced Data Pipeline Development - Architect and implement complex data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. Optimize data flows for high-volume, high-velocity data environments. Develop advanced ETL processes for diverse data sources.
Data Governance and Quality Management - Establish and enforce data governance policies and best practices. Implement data quality frameworks and monitoring systems. Ensure compliance with data regulations and standards
Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting - Analyze and optimize system performance for large-scale data operations. Troubleshoot complex data issues and implement robust solutions
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical guidance. Contribute to the development of best practices and standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data literacy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
OR
High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Advanced experience with modern data warehousing and large-scale data processing technologies such as Snowflake, Spark, or equivalent platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
Advanced experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data integration solutions utilizing tools such as dbt, Apache Airflow, Astronomer or equivalent cloud-native data engineering technologies.
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data engineering best practices.
Experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable and reliable data engineering solutions in enterprise environments.
Experience collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Additional qualifications are a plus
Intermediate experience with enterprise ETL/ELT tools such as DataStage, SAP BODS, SSIS, Informatica, or equivalent technologies.
Intermediate experience developing and supporting Operational Data Stores (ODS), analytics platforms, and data products.
Intermediate experience with Change Data Capture (CDC), streaming, and real-time data ingestion technologies such as Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, Apache Flink, Qlik Replicate, Snow pipe Streaming, or equivalent platforms.
Intermediate experience integrating data across cloud and on-premises environments.
Experience with Data Vault modeling and modern data warehousing methodologies.
Intermediate understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and data quality management practices.
Experience working 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 Data Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, SnowPro Core Certification, SnowPro Advanced Data Engineer Certification, or equivalent cloud and data platform certifications.
This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.
This job posting has been extended until Tuesday 11/17/2026.
If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $120,613 and $135,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
