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[Remote] Lead Data Engineer

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to oversee complex data processing system projects and provide technical leadership. The role is responsible for system development, testing, maintenance, production support, project leadership, technical problem-solving, and mentoring less experienced associates.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all phases of data processing system projects, from requirements definition to installation
  • Lead technical efforts in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex systems
  • Develop test plans, software, and procedures that improve processing capabilities
  • Support productions systems by resolving complicated issues and ensuring ongoing functionality
  • Serve as a technical expert and provide a leadership role for less experienced associates in the work group
  • Lead team efforts to evaluate and improve department systems, processes, and applications
  • Utilize programming specifications to construct modules, develop testing methods, and assists with designing training materials
  • Design and execute test plans to validate application functions
  • Design modifications that fit within existing system architecture
  • Provide technical support to production systems by addressing complex issues, anticipating maintenance requirements, and ensuring functionality for end user needs
  • Develop technical solutions to unique system problems
  • Lead major projects, delegates tasks, and ensure quality results
  • Utilize expertise to mentor and train associates within the work group
  • Participate in special projects and meetings as needed to convey critical technical insight
  • Serve as a technical resource for management, associates, and business units
  • Collect data related to user requests and determine scope, time estimates, and system impacts
  • Inspect business specifications, programming specifications, coding, test plans, documentation, and implementation plans for accuracy
  • Provide 24/7 on call rotations
  • Provide 24/7 on call rotations

Skills

  • This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): North Carolina, New Jersey
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field plus six (6) years of experience in the job offered or as a Technology Consultant, or related occupation
  • Alternatively, employer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or a related field plus four (4) years of experience in job offered or as a Technology Consultant, or related occupation
  • Requires experience with Solaris, HP-UX, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows
  • Requires experience with Java, C#, Python, PL/SQL, and SQL
  • Requires experience with Oracle, DB2 LUW, SQL Server, and Netezza
  • Requires experience with Weblogic, Tomcat, and Jetty
  • Requires experience with Shell scripting, Perl, Awk, Sed, JavaScript, and VB Script
  • Requires software application development and maintenance experience
  • Requires advanced experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or similar code repository system
  • Requires advanced experience with ServiceNow or other information technology service ticketing systems
  • Requires in-depth knowledge and experience with System Life Cycle Development methodologies including Agile

Company Overview

  • First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.firstcitizens.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • First Citizens Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 199 in 2026, 126 in 2025, 115 in 2024, 249 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.