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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** First Citizens - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, ARM Architecture, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Dimensional Modeling, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Productivity Software, Power BI, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, GitHub Copilot, Informatica Powercenter, Snowflake, Qlikview, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Data Delivery, GPT, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/jobs/34618 ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and support scalable enterprise data solutions across AWS and Snowflake platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud data engineering, data warehousing, Snowflake, dbt, Python, and ETL/ELT technologies, with proven experience leading teams and driving data modernization initiatives., Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance * 10+ years of hands-on Data Engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale data solutions. * 5+ years of experience with AWS data services and cloud platforms, including S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, Step Functions, and related services. * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt, including data modeling, ELT development, performance tuning, testing, deployment, and operational support. * Strong proficiency in SQL (7+ years) and Python (5+ years), with experience developing scalable data pipelines, automation frameworks, data validation processes, and performance optimization. * Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Astronomer for scheduling, monitoring, and managing enterprise data pipelines. * Experience with enterprise ETL/ELT tools such as Informatica, DataStage, SAP BODS, SSIS, or equivalent technologies, along with strong knowledge of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, data governance, and CI/CD practices. * Practical experience using AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q) to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, documentation, testing, and delivery., * Experience modernizing legacy ETL platforms such as Informatica, DataStage, SAP BODS, or SSIS into Snowflake and dbt-based cloud data architectures. * Experience with Snowflake Cortex, CDC, streaming, and real-time ingestion technologies including Kafka, Kinesis, Qlik Replicate, and Snowpipe Streaming. * Experience integrating data across AWS, on-premises, and Snowflake environments, with exposure to enterprise security, governance, and compliance frameworks. * Familiarity with Tableau or Power BI for reporting, visualization, and analytics. * Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, or other highly regulated industries with strong governance, security, compliance, audit, and change management requirements. * Relevant certifications such as SnowPro, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified Data Engineer, or other AWS/Snowflake cloud data platform certifications. Soft Skills * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. * Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality and delivery. * Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and business stakeholders. ## Description * Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable data engineering solutions. * Build, optimize, and support data ingestion, transformation, and data warehouse pipelines using AWS, Snowflake, dbt, and Python. * Design and implement enterprise ETL/ELT frameworks, data models, data quality controls, reconciliation processes, and governance standards. * Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver trusted data products and analytics solutions. * Drive modernization of legacy data platforms and ETL workloads into cloud-native architectures. * Ensure operational excellence through performance optimization, CI/CD, testing, documentation, and production support. * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and best-practice guidance across engineering teams. * Leverage AI-powered solutions and enterprise-approved AI tools to automate engineering tasks, improve productivity, accelerate data delivery, and reduce time-to-market. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)