Data Engineer III

Coastal•Madison, MS

About The Position

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. Check out our video here! 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.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.