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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Citizens Financial Group
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Big Data, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Database Applications, Distributed Data Store, Metadata, Software Architecture, Data Streaming, Parquet, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Backend, Git, Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hcgn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/42929?utm_medium=jobboard&utm_source=BuiltIn

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in data engineering with strong proficiency in Java and Apache Spark
 * Proven experience building and optimizing Spark jobs for batch and streaming data
 * Solid understanding of data lake architectures, Iceberg/Parquet, and metadata-driven frameworks
 * Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
 * Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS (S3, EMR, Lambda, API Gateway) is a plus
 * Experience working with data-centric applications and collaborating with frontend and platform teams
 * Good to have: Experience with Generative AI tools or frameworks for developer assistance, metadata analysis, or automation

Education and Certifications

 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

## Description

The Senior Data Engineer will design scalable data processing frameworks using Java and Apache Spark, manage data pipelines, and mentor junior engineers., The Enterprise Data Frameworks team is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, high-performance data processing systems using Java, Apache Spark, and modern data engineering tools. This role is ideal for someone passionate about designing resilient data frameworks, optimizing distributed data pipelines, and enabling enterprise-grade data onboarding and automation., As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the development of core components within our data frameworks, integrating Spark-based processing with backend services and APIs. You will collaborate with architects, data engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performing solutions., * Design and implement distributed data processing pipelines using Apache Spark (Java) for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and analytics

 * Develop and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs to support data workflows and framework orchestration
 * Collaborate with UI engineers to integrate backend services with frontend applications for seamless user experiences
 * Translate business and technical requirements into scalable data engineering solutions
 * Optimize Spark jobs for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across cloud and on-prem environments
 * Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions
 * Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and change management standards
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices


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