First Citizens Bank
Posted 6 days agoVerified live 2d ago
Data Engineer I - Data Platform
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
1+ yrsMinimum
428 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
34 green cardsCertified filings
AWSSnowflakedbtPythonSQLData WarehousingETL/ELTApache AirflowDimensional Data ModelingData Quality ManagementCI/CDData Governance
About the company
First Citizens Bankfirstcitizens.com
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.428H-1B approved
99%approval rate
23new H-1B hires
34PERM certified
$137,301median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
2023239
202487
202585
202617
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202425
202525
2026102
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20238
20242
202519
20265
Top sponsored roles
Lead Software EngineerSenior Business Systems AnalystSenior Software EngineerSoftware Engineer ConsultantTechnical Lead
Sponsored employees from
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Job description
Summary
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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's Degree and 1 year experience
- High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 5 years' experience
Nice to Haves
- 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.
