Data Engineer III

ABOUT US 

Coastal Community Bank is a leader in Banking with a strong financial infrastructure leading Banking as a Service (BaaS) and Fintech strategies. The people at Coastal not only help people with their personal banking; they help businesses with banking technology integration that leads to business growth, flexible financing, and unimagined potential. We think and work like entrepreneurs, always moving and constantly improving. We are go-getters, work hard, and play hard. If you are someone who thrives on innovation, wants to help others succeed, knows how to think outside the box, and believes that we are all in this together -- you belong here. 

 *Please note: United States and/or Canada remote only and US/Canadian sponsorship are not available for this role.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Data Engineer III plays a pivotal role in advancing and optimizing key activities, including but not limited to: 

• Implementation of low-latency, high volume, resilient data solutions 
• Design scalable distributed systems, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns 
• Orchestrate large cross-functional projects 
• Advancement of data governance and data democratization 
• Utilization of Azure environment components like Functions and Synapse 

The Data Engineer III will also be expected to lead and mentor junior team members, contribute to strategic planning, help document system designs, and drive the continuous improvement of data processes and systems.  

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Deliver high quality code to solve important business problems 
• Mentor more junior engineers in both technical and non-technical skills  
• Be a technical leader on their respective team 
• Help to define schedules and drive implementation of features and fixes  
• Collaborate directly with Product Management as well as internal and external stakeholders to translate requirements, develop specifications, and deliver high-quality solutions 
• Ensure their team is adhering to company coding standards, revision control, configuration management, and documentation 
• Maintain a safe working environment following established procedures 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong written and oral communication skills and a proven ability to work well with a team 
• Strong technical and project management experience 
• Proven experience leading software development projects and delivering quality, maintainable solutions 
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
• Leadership and mentorship experience  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE  

• BS/MS degree or equivalent preferably in a relevant technical discipline such as EE/CS/ET 
• 7+ years of professional software development experience 
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Apache Spark 
• Managing Big Data distributed system, e.g., Hadoop, Spark 
• Managing Big Data platform in a highly regulated industry 

HOW YOU’LL THRIVE AT COASTAL

• Be the Best – Communicate effectively, pay close attention to detail, and prioritize your personal development. 
• Be Relentless – Thrive in a goal-oriented environment exercising both patience and persistence. Advocate for our customers and team members and strive to promote the Coastal Difference. 
• Be Un-Bankey – Be a forward thinker with a creative mindset. Build long-lasting relationships promoting the Coastal Difference, built on a foundation of integrity, honesty, and trust. 
• Embrace Gray Thinking – Use sound judgment while decision-making and problem-solving. Think outside the box. 
• Stay Flexible – Organize and strategize effectively while always being prepared to adapt on the fly. Seek efficiency for Coastal to work smarter, not harder. 
• Take Care of Each Other – Understand what it means to be a true team player and have your teammate's back. Practice self-awareness and build your emotional intelligence. 

BEING YOU AT COASTAL 

Coastal Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to: 

• Sit for extended periods of time. 
• Stand for extended periods of time. 
• Perform repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement. 
• Use electronic office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, ten key, telephone, etc.  
• View and read computer screens for extended periods. 
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. 

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.