[Remote] Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation and FDIC-insured commercial bank focused on sustainability, ethical banking, and climate finance. The Data Engineer will lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data solutions, including Azure-based data pipelines, integrations, data architecture, and Power BI analytics. The role also supports data governance, regulatory compliance, sustainability practices, and advanced reporting across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse, Databricks, Logic Apps, etc
- Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for structured/unstructured data from multiple sources
- Implement data models, data lakes, and data warehouses in Azure
- Use Azure Databricks for big data transformations & analytics
- Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, & performance tuning in Azure SQL/SQL Server
- Integrate streaming & real-time data solutions using Event Hubs, Kafka, or Azure Stream Analytics
- Ensure data governance, security, & compliance (RBAC, encryption, monitoring, logging). Implement CI/CD pipelines for data solutions using Azure DevOps, Git, ARM Templates, or Terraform
- Lead the architecture & administration of Power BI across the enterprise
- Design & implement scalable semantic models that unify data from disparate systems
- Author complex DAX measures & calculated columns to support dynamic reporting needs
- Optimize DAX queries for performance and scalability across large datasets
- Embody a commitment to environmental, social, and economic justice
- Partner with internal resources to ensure adherence & promotion of our commitment to sustainability practices & continued carbon neutrality
- Ensure compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, & prescribed policies/procedures/practices
- Remain vigilant regarding suspicious activity and report to necessary channel(s) when necessary
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Finance, or related field
- * 8+ years of overall IT experience with a focus on data engineering; banking or financial services industry a plus
- * Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Lake
- * Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks (PySpark, Python, or Scala); proficiency in Python, Spark, or Scala for data transformations
- * Strong knowledge of SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization
- * Experience with big data platforms and distributed systems
- Remote role within the United States; Eastern Standard Hours
- Occasional U.S. travel for company events or leadership sessions
- Sustained standing and sitting
- Frequent communication (speaking and listening) and use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor
- Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
Benefits
- Annual bonus, incentives and equity may be available, subject to compensation eligibility and actual compensation factors.
- Health coverage is 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Free telemedicine access via Teladoc
- 401(k) with 6% employer match and no vesting period.
- Employee Stock Options
- Exclusive Employee Banking Perks
- 0% financing for employee solar loans
- Employee-only mortgage product with exclusive interest rates and terms.
- 0% financing for eligible electric vehicles (EVs)
- Referral incentives
- 2–4 weeks of vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.
- 64 hours of paid sick time for all full-time employees.
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, accident and critical illness coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.
- Remote role within the United States; Eastern Standard Hours.
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