Principal Data Engineer

Citizens Bank

5h • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Data Platforms and Engineering team is seeking a Principal Data Engineer with deep architectural expertise and a proven track record in designing and building high-performing data and analytical solutions. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about transforming enterprise data capabilities through scalable, reusable frameworks and modern cloud technologies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Beam, Flink, and Apache Kafka
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, Python, and SQL
• Experience with microservices architecture, API development, and cloud-native applications
• Expertise in AWS cloud services including Glue, S3, Redshift, Lake Formation, and general cloud data processing
• Familiarity with ETL tools such as Talend or DataStage
• Knowledge of data warehousing, data lakes, and MDM principles
• Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with customer preferences

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UI frameworks like React, Angular, and Spring Boot (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data frameworks and pipelines across cloud and on-prem environments
• Develop scalable data products and solutions that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational needs
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering best practices in data engineering, architecture, and software development
• Design and articulate technical architecture for data platforms, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements
• Implement MDM solutions, including match/merge/survivorship setup and tuning, using tools like MDM SaaS Customer 360
• Build robust data pipelines using streaming and batch processing technologies to ingest, transform, and deliver data from various financial sources
• Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing, validation, and monitoring practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, product managers, and technology teams to deliver optimal data solutions
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve data utilization, performance, and business outcomes
• Support production deployments, including change management, user acceptance testing, and operational handoffs

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.
• Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees