Data Engineer at Climate First Bank

United States

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE! At Climate First Bank, we’re redefining what banking can be. As a Florida Benefit Corporation and FDIC-insured commercial bank, we offer a full suite of personal and business services—including solar, residential, commercial, ESOP Banking, Structured Finance and SBA loans—all designed to power a better future. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet, and part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), reflecting our deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical banking. With branches in St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Mount Dora, and a growing digital presence, we’re proving that banking can be a force for good. We don’t just support environmental and social causes—we’re built on them. Under our Holding Company, Climate First Bancorp, we are also powered by OneEthos. OneEthos operates at the intersection of fintech and traditional banking to expand access to inclusive, values-driven financial services. Regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank, it equips Community Banks, Credit Unions, CDFIs, and Green Banks with ethical lending tools—especially in climate finance and solar lending. Join the Movement We’re seeking driven, mission-aligned individuals ready to make an impact. If you’re passionate about sustainability, thrive in a fast-paced, results driven environment, and want to be part of something bigger, you will feel right at home. Our team is one of goal-setters, go-getters, problem solvers, thought leaders, and changemakers. We celebrate wins, tackle challenges head-on, and push boundaries. Fueled by purpose, we thrive where perseverance and passion turn ambitious goals into reality. Thrive at Climate First Bank At Climate First Bank, we’re investing in your future. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance. Compensation — In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives and equity. Actual compensation is based on industry salary ranges, internal salary structures, experience, skills and other job-related factors. Health Coverage — 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents by Us Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc Financial Wellness & Wealth Building 401(k) with 6% Employer Match — 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 Generous Paid Time Off 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. Protection & Peace of Mind Company-Paid Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services. Now Hiring: Data Engineer We’re looking for a Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data solutions. This role will be responsible for building robust data pipelines, integrating diverse data sources, and enabling advanced analytics and reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure data services, building advanced SQL queries, and modern data engineering practices. What You’ll Contribute as a Data Engineer Data Architecture & Integration 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. Power BI Ownership and Optimization 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. Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters 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. What You’ll Leverage in this Role: Experience & Education 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. Entrepreneurial Self-Starter Mentality - You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You solve problems efficiently, seek operational efficiencies and are an analytical thinker with a strong focus on data-driven decision making. A high-pace and high-expectation environment excites you and you can’t wait to push yourself to new professional heights in a company that rewards high performance. Master Communicator - Whether it’s in-person, on camera, phone, or chat — you communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism. You listen deeply and respond thoughtfully and are able to engage efficiently and tactfully with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Additionally, you masterfully build relationships and develop business with strong influencing and decision-making skills. Banking & Fintech Acumen- You are highly educated in financial products and services, applicable regulations and laws. You also possess strong overall business acumen and the ability to interpret financial reports and legal documents. Strong knowledge of unique industries and markets in conjunction with a broad knowledge of business banking products and services is required. Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking - You learn new tools quickly, are excited by innovation and leverage technology to optimize your work product and streamline your creative process. Commitment to Being a Team Player - You lift others up, share ideas, and bring positive energy to everything you do. You know what it takes to operate as a part of a larger team and cherish opportunities to contribute to the big picture. You’re dependable, communicate clearly and always happy to lend a hand where needed. What to expect from your physical environment 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. Equal Opportunity Statement: At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9