FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.
Job Description:
Job Details
Position Title: Principal Data Engineer – Nexus Platform
Career Level: P4
Job Category: AVP
Role Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Bangalore
About the Team:
The data engineering team is community of dedicated professionals committed to designing, building, and maintaining data platform solutions for the organization.
Impact
We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Engineer to join our Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) organization. This is a senior, hands-on role for a seasoned data professional (15+ years) who can lead technology experimentation, drive proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and confidently validate architectural decisions for a modern enterprise data platform.
You will operate at the intersection of architecture, innovation, and engineering, working closely with:
Enterprise Data Architects
Innovation & Advanced Analytics teams
Data Modeling Centers of Excellence (CoEs)
This role is critical in accelerating the adoption of new technologies, validating architectural patterns, and converting ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Key Deliverables
1. Lead PoCs & Technology Evaluation
Design and execute end-to-end PoCs across the modern data stack
Evaluate emerging tools and capabilities in areas such as:
Data ingestion and integration
Data modeling and transformation
Data observability and quality
AI/ML enablement on data platforms
Provide clear, assertive recommendations backed by:
Performance benchmarks
Scalability considerations
Cost analysis and trade-offs
Validate architectural patterns and guide adoption decisions
2. Nexus Platform Enablement (Hands-on Leadership)
Drive implementation and validation across the Nexus platform stack:
Ingestion & Landing
Architect and prototype ingestion patterns using:
CDC tools (e.g., Qlik Replicate)
API-driven ingestion and event-based patterns
Define scalable and governed landing strategies using:
AWS S3 and Lake Formation
Core Data Platform (Snowflake | Data Vault 2.0)
Lead design and validation of:
Raw Vault (Hubs, Links, Satellites)
Business Vault transformations
Ensure adherence to enterprise Data Vault 2.0 standards
Optimize Snowflake workloads for performance and cost
Transformation & Data Contracts (DBT)
Establish and validate DBT-based transformation frameworks
Define best practices for:
Modular modeling
Data contracts and testing
Build reusable macros and frameworks
Orchestration (Astronomer / Airflow)
Define orchestration patterns and standards
Validate pipeline reliability, dependency management, and scalability
Real-Time & API Enablement
Prototype and validate event-driven data patterns
Drive API-based data access using microservices (Fargate/Lambda)
Enable near real-time and operational analytics use cases
3. Collaboration with CoEs & Innovation Teams
Work closely with Data Modeling CoEs to:
Ensure proper application of Data Vault 2.0
Enhance modeling standards and automation
Partner with Innovation teams to:
Experiment with new technologies
Accelerate advanced analytics capabilities
Act as a bridge between architecture vision and engineering execution
4. Data Quality, Governance & Observability
Embed data quality into pipelines using:
DBT testing frameworks
Snowflake-based validation logic
Collaborate with governance teams to integrate:
Collibra (metadata, lineage)
BigID (data classification and compliance)
Ensure all PoCs and solutions align with enterprise governance standards
5. Accelerators, Standards & Reusability
Develop reusable frameworks, templates, and accelerators
Contribute to:
Platform playbooks
Engineering standards
Architecture reference patterns
Enable faster onboarding and adoption of Nexus capabilities
Skills and Qualification
Functional Skills:
Assertive decision-maker – able to evaluate options and confidently recommend solutions
Highly hands-on – leads by building and prototyping
Innovation-driven – constantly explores and tests new approaches
Collaborative leader – works effectively across architects, CoEs, and engineering teams
Execution-oriented – converts ideas into working, scalable solutions
Mentor & influencer – elevates team capability through guidance and best practices
Technical/Business Skills:
15+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or data architecture
Deep hands-on expertise with:
AWS (S3, Lambda, IAM, Lake Formation, Fargate)
Snowflake (advanced SQL, performance tuning, data modeling)
Strong experience with:
Data Vault 2.0 methodology
Modern data architectures (lakehouse, event-driven patterns)
Proven track record of:
Leading and delivering complex PoCs
Making technology recommendations and architecture decisions
Hands-on experience with:
DBT (models, macros, testing)
Airflow / Astronomer
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
Relationships & Collaboration
Reports to: Associate Director - Data Engineering
Partners: Senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Leads: A team of Data Engineering associates
Accessibility Needs
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage (e.g. application, interviews, onboarding) please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a seamless experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.
