Data Engineer at First Tech Federal Credit Union in Chelmsford, MA

Description

Position Summary:

The Data Engineer solves challenging data integration problems using optimal ETL patterns, frameworks, and query techniques across structured and unstructured data sources. The role builds cloud-native, reusable data products and AI-ready capabilities, applying real-time processing, automation, observability, metadata, and governance to support analytics, data science, and AI-enabled solutions.

Role Specific Essential Functions:

AI-Native Infrastructure & Real-Time Processing
- Engineer AI-native infrastructure supporting real-time data processing

- Build semantic layers and knowledge graphs enabling intelligent query routing and context-aware data access
- Develop infrastructure for agentic AI systems with multi-agent orchestration
- Implement GenAI-powered data quality, entity resolution, and metadata management Data-as-a-Product Delivery
- Build and maintain data products from ingestion to consumption in collaboration with the team
- Deliver data products with clear SLAs, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction measures
- Build self-service platforms with embedded governance, lineage, and discovery
- Establish data contracts and APIs for reliable, versioned data consumption

- Build high-quality pipelines supporting analysts, data scientists, and AI agents
- Implement CDC and event-driven architectures for real-time data availability
- Deploy infrastructure-as-code using CDK/Terraform

Role Specific Expectations and Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2–5 years of overall relevant experience encompassing data warehousing; custom ETL design, implementation and maintenance; object-oriented programming languages; schema design and dimensional data modeling; and authoring SQL statements
- Experience analyzing data to identify deliverables, gaps and inconsistencies
- Experience managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients

Preferred Qualifications
- BS/BA in Technical Field, Computer Science or Mathematics
- Experience working with either a MapReduce or an MPP system
- Knowledge and practical application of Python
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.

Location: Hillsboro, OR | Marlborough/Chelmsford, MA

Target Compensation: $104K- $125K + Annual Bonus

Schedule: Mon- Friday: 8am- 5pm (Hybrid)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Who We Are:

What makes First Tech different? Click here to learn more!

Every great journey begins with a bold idea—and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.

Employees are eligible for:

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Employment Statements:

First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you're applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiters@firsttechfed.com and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.