Data Engineer III

ABOUT US

Coastal is at the forefront of modern banking, combining strong financial infrastructure with cutting-edge Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and fintech enablement strategies. We support not only individuals with their personal banking needs; we also empower businesses by integrating modern banking technology that drives growth, flexibility, and innovation.

At Coastal, we think and move like entrepreneurs; focused on impact, speed, and continuous improvement. We believe in working smart, collaborating deeply, and building solutions that unlock real potential. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, loves solving complex problems, and wants to help shape the future of banking, we’d love to meet you.

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OVERVIEW

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 efficiencies 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 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.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our offerings include:

• Medical Coverage: Choose from three competitive medical plans to find the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible medical plans, offering tax advantages and employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses to help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Plans to keep you and your family smiling and seeing clearly.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
• Long-Term /Short-Term Disability (LTD): Income protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury.
• Supplemental Benefits: Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage to provide extra financial support when you need it most.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: A competitive retirement savings plan with company matching to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave policies to support your time away from work.
• Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

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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.

Compensation Range: $130,145 - $195,217