Data Engineer

About Climate First Bank

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.

Now Hiring: Data Engineer

We’re looking for a Data Engineer to lead the design, development, & optimization of enterprise data solutions. This role will be responsible for building robust data pipelines, integrating diverse data sources, & enabling advanced analytics and reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure data services, building advanced SQL queries, & modern data engineering practices.

Thrive at Climate First Bank: Benefits & Perks

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

• Competitive base salary, potentially eligible for annual bonus, incentives, and equity.

Health Coverage

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, & vision insurance for employees; employer contribution for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and free Telemedicine access via Teladoc.

Financial Wellness & Wealth Building

• 401(k) with 6% Employer Match (no vesting period).
• Employee Stock Options and exclusive Employee Banking Perks.
• 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans and eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs).
• Employee-Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms.
• 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.

What You’ll Contribute as a Data Engineer

Data Architecture & Integration

• Design & develop end-to-end data pipelines.
• Build & optimize ETL/ELT workflows for structured/unstructured data.
• Implement data models, data lakes, & 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.
• 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 enterprise.
• Design & implement scalable semantic models unifying data from disparate systems.
• Author complex DAX measures & calculated columns to support dynamic reporting needs.
• Optimize DAX queries for performance & 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.
• 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.
• 5+ years of overall IT experience with a focus on data engineering; banking or financial services industry a plus.

Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Lake.
• Proficiency with Spark, Python, or Scala for data transformations.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Experience with big data platforms and distributed systems.

Key Attributes

• Entrepreneurial Self-Starter Mentality: Takes charge, delivers measurable results, solves problems efficiently, seeks operational efficiencies, and is an analytical thinker with a strong focus on data-driven decision making. Thrives in a high-pace, high-expectation environment.
• Master Communicator: Communicates with confidence, precision, and professionalism. Listens deeply, responds thoughtfully, and engages tactfully with stakeholders at all levels. Builds relationships and influences decisions.
• Banking & Fintech Acumen: Highly educated in financial products, services, regulations, and laws. Possesses strong overall business acumen and ability to interpret financial reports and legal documents. Strong knowledge of unique industries/markets and business banking products.
• Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking: Learns new tools quickly, excited by innovation, leverages technology to optimize work product and streamline creative process.
• Commitment to Being a Team Player: Lifts others up, shares ideas, brings positive energy, contributes to the big picture, dependable, communicates clearly, and helps where needed.

Work Environment & Hiring Process

This is a remote role within the United States, adhering to Eastern Standard Hours. Occasional U.S. travel for company events or leadership sessions may be required. The physical environment involves sustained standing and sitting, frequent communication, PC use, and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

Our hiring process follows the Topgrading Methodology, ensuring we hire A-Players through a structured, transparent process. This includes credit/background checks, three conversation stages, cognitive/personality assessments, in-depth application, and reference checks with former mentors and managers.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply through the official application link. Resumes sent via unofficial channels may be delayed or not reviewed. All applicants receive confirmation upon submission. Due to high volume, processing times may vary. We will email or text updates throughout the process.

Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship (including H‑1B, OPT/CPT, or STEM OPT).

Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Statement

At Climate First Bank, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans and make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices, beliefs, and disability needs. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization.

Key skills/competency

• Azure Data Services
• Data Pipeline Design
• ETL/ELT Workflows
• SQL Optimization
• Power BI Architecture
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Data Governance
• Python/Spark
• Real-time Data Integration
• Financial Services Data