Senior Data Engineer

First Western is seeking an Senior Data Engineer to join our team!

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team.

As a Senior Data Engineer at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Enterprise Technology team to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

What You Will Do:

• Develop custom APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to enable secure and efficient data exchange between internal and external systems.
• Experience in API Management platforms, Azure API Management and a deep understanding of API technologies – REST, GraphQL, gRPC
• Actively engage in code-level development
• Define data connection requirements, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
• Develop and implement scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from source systems into target destinations.
• Perform data transformation and enrichment operations to ensure data quality, consistency, and compatibility across different systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations and financial service industry standards.
• Optimize data processing, network utilization, and resource allocation to enhance overall system performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, software developers, and business analysts, to understand data integration requirements and deliver optimal solutions.

What You Bring:

• Extensive experience in .NET Framework, .NET Core, C#
• Advanced experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebAPI
• Excellent RDBMS and schemeless data experience
• Azure App Services, Functions, and SQL.
• Azure DevOps - backlogs, git repos, and pipelines
• Data warehouse design using star-schema and/or snowflake methodologies.
• Data lake experience
• ETL development using Azure Data Factory
• Implementing data warehouses in Azure Synapse
• Building analytics solutions using Power BI
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric with ability to discuss with business owners.

Experience Level Experience Details Required/Preferred
7-10 years Database development and architecture Required
3-5 years API development and management Required
3-5 years .NET, C# Development Preferred
1-3 years Azure Fabric, Data Factory and Lakes Preferred

Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in a computer data or information science field, finance, or business administration (or equivalent professional experience). Preferred

License/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred
Azure Architecture Certification Within 1 year of hire Preferred

What You Receive:

At First Western, we pride ourselves on our culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development, a competitive compensation package, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Pay Range: $121,000 - $194,000/YR

Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

*Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

- Strong Bonus Potential
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits
- Access to Training & Professional Development Programs
- Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays

Interested in learning more and seeing how we connect? Visit us today at: https://myfw.com/careers/

Questions? Contact us at Talent.Management@myfw.com

First Western Financial, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all employees. We are fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce by hiring, developing, and retaining talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Individuals from all backgrounds, including non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.