Job Information
Citizens Principal Database Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona
Description
As Principal Database Engineer, you will design, develop and implement platforms, systems and pipelines to facilitate data capture, access and analysis.
The Principal Database Engineer will be responsible for:
Collaborating with business leaders to determine project requirements; ensuring requirements are clear, concise and technically feasible.
Engineering scalable, cloud-based data solutions; applying data engineering best practices.
Building human-fault-tolerant pipelines; ensuring the functionality of applied database solutions.
Monitoring current databases for handling and logging errors; resolving data integrity issues.
Collaborating closely with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to ensure functionality of database solutions.
Ensure databases align with the bank delivery governance standards as well as all cyber and cloud computing policies & standards
Performing the transformation of logical data architectures into physical data designs, according to database design best practices and standards.
Developing physical data architectures that enable robust and extensible solutions that meet both short and long term business requirements.
Leading the development of plans and strategies, best practices and standards related to data management processes, database products, database security and programs.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in database engineering, data management, database administration; experience managing technical personnel
Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL, Neo4j, Snowflake, Redshift, Oracle, MS SQL Server etc.)
3+ years of experience working with AWS cloud hosted databases
An understanding of multiple programming languages, including at least one front end framework (Angular/React/Vue), such as Python3, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Golang, C, C++, etc.
Experience with cloud computing and streaming technologies – OpenShift, Kafka
Experience with agile development methodology
Strong SQL performance & tuning skills as well as data modelling
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in the banking industry
Experience working in multiple cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, OCI or Google
Experience with CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, Liquibase or equivalent)
Experience with Elastic Stack or any other front-end development tools
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline
AWS Professional and/or Associate (or equivalent) certifications in Database Technology
Hours & Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday
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Equal Employment Opportunity
At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer
Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth
Background Check
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.
02/28/2025