Job Title: Data Engineer III
Company: Kitsap Credit Union
Location: Bremerton, WA, US
Description:
**About Us**


**Kitsap Credit Union** is a not\-for\-profit, member\-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 14 branches throughout Western Washington. **We have a passion for making a positive difference.** As a $2 \+ billion\-asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members’ financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization towards our goals for strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well\-being of the people in our communities. And beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in\-kind support.



At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust\-based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission\-driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. To learn more, visit kitsapcu.org.

  


**About the Role**


**Ready to build the future of data with bleeding\-edge tools, AI copilots, and a mission that matters?** At Kitsap Credit Union, we’re not just building a data platform—we’re launching a modern, cloud\-native ecosystem designed to drive real\-time insights, generative AI, and trusted analytics across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Data and Software Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of our Azure\-based platform using tools like Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Factory. But we’re not stopping there. To help you move fast and smart, you’ll have full access to GitHub CoPilot (powered by Agentic AI), GitHub Advanced Security, and whatever else you need to bring your best work to life.



We’re looking for a data engineer who combines technical excellence with a strong sense of integrity, authenticity, and collaboration—someone who leads through influence, multiplies the impact of those around them, and brings bold ideas to the table. This is your chance to help define the blueprint for how a modern credit union uses data to serve its members—and to do it as part of a team that lives its values every day.

  


**Quick Facts**


**Reports to:** Director of Data \& Software Engineering


**Employment Type:** Full\-time, Salaried, Exempt, Hybrid


**Salary Range:** $110,582\.25 \- $140,000 depending on experience


**Bonus Target:** 10% potential incentive of base pay


**Working Hours:** Monday \- Friday 8AM \- 5PM


**Grade:** 14BC


**Industry:** Banking

  


**Principal Accountabilities**


* Designs and implements robust ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (Spark/PySpark), and Delta Lake.
* Collect data from various sources, including databases, APIs, external data providers, and streaming sources.
* Owns data product delivery, documentation, and monitoring for assigned pipelines and applications.
* Matures the DevOps practice by implementing and monitoring observability tooling to track pipeline performance, system health, test automation, and data freshness.
* Ensures systems under ownership meet audit\-readiness, compliance, and data governance requirements.
* Collaborates with business stakeholders, analysts, and data scientists.
* Translates business needs into high\-impact, scalable, trustworthy data solutions that drive actionable insights and member\-facing outcomes.
* Participates in team planning, design reviews, and level\-of\-effort estimation for new data initiatives.
* Proactively identifies and addresses pipeline inefficiencies, data anomalies, and technical debt.
* Designs and manages scalable data models and lifecycle strategies that adapt to evolving business requirements.
* Implements automated testing, CI/CD practices, and version control for all production\-grade data workflows.
* Collaborates with security and governance stakeholders to ensure pipelines adhere to organizational policies.

  


**Required Skills and Abilities**


* 3\+ years of experience designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
* Proficiency in PySpark, SQL, and Python data engineering and transformation.
* Exposure to C\#/.NET, Java, or another object\-oriented language.
* Exposure to REST\-based service delivery.
* Experience with schema design, data modeling, and data governance in cloud\-native environments.
* Hands\-on experience with Delta Lake, Azure Blob Storage, SQL and NoSQL databases, and monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
* Demonstrated experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and real\-time streaming.
* Comfortable with infrastructure\-as\-code, version control (GitHub with Advanced Security), and deployment automation via GitHub Actions.
* Experience supporting DevOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and observability for data pipelines.
* Ability to proactively recommend improvements in data architecture, pipeline efficiency, and platform scalability.
* Strong problem\-solving and communication skills, with ability to convey technical concepts to non\-technical audiences.
* Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and peer learning sessions.
* Comfortable leading technical discussions and collaborating across engineering and analytics teams.
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of KCU’s data platform strategy and contributes to its cloud\-first implementation.
* Experience implementing data access controls and supporting compliance frameworks.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Demonstrate a high level of engagement and active collaboration contributing to a positive team environment.
* Understand, model, and represent KCU’s core values.

  


**Required Qualifications and Education**


* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering or equivalent work experience.
* 3\+ years of data engineering experience or equivalent technical experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a technical delivery of projects.
* 3\+ years of SQL Server and experience with SSIS.
* Hands\-on experience with Azure Data Factory and Blob storage.
* Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.

  


**Preferred Qualifications and Education**


* Experience working in a fast\-paced, Agile development environment.
* Experience with real\-time data streaming tools and frameworks such as Azure Event Hubs or Apache Kafka.
* Familiarity with Apache Airflow or other orchestration tools.
* Experience with Azure Synapse, Microsoft Purview, or Azure Machine Learning.
* Background in financial services, banking, or other regulated industries.
* Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools.
* Experience with Azure Machine Learning and/or OpenAI a strong plus.
* Experience mentoring junior team members or leading small project teams.
* Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., logging, metrics, alerts) to ensure platform health.
* Experience with banking or fintech a strong plus.

  


**Our Values**


**Integrity:** We believe in acting with honesty, trust, and respect which are at the forefront of our daily engagement.


**Responsibility:** We believe that responsibility is holding ourselves accountable for our decisions, actions, and their outcomes.


**Collaboration:** We believe in the power of a diverse group of people working together to achieve a united outcome.


**Authenticity:** We believe activities in actions that demonstrate our commitment to be transparent, dependable, and genuine in every day.

  


**What We Offer**



Not only are we one of the largest credit unions in Washington State, and growing, but we are also a company that cares about its employees. We back that up for our employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that helps support you and your family’s lifestyle. We value our employees, and we strive to keep our benefits comprehensive and affordable. Some of our benefits include:



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* Free onsite parking
* Annual time off and sick time accrued
* 11 Paid holidays
* 1 Personal day
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Short\- and Long\-term Disability, Life and AD\&D Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Choose from a PPO medical plan or a High Deductible with a Health Savings Account
* 3% KCU funded Safe Harbor Contribution to your 401K
* KCU will match up to 2% of your 401K contributions
* All 401K contributions are 100% vested
* Potential annual incentive in all roles within Kitsap Credit Union
* Tuition reimbursement
* 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
* Discounts on KCU's products and services

  



We believe in the power of belonging – it’s in our DNA as a not\-for\-profit, member\-owned cooperative. Our un\-bank\-like structure ensures that we remain all about people: our members, our employees, and the people in the communities where we live and work. We work hard to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can grow and excel in your career.



We are dedicated to serving our members by providing personalized experiences, convenient access, and highly competitive products and services. But it goes much deeper than that. For more than 86 years, we have been relentless about making a positive difference in our communities. We understand that when our members and communities succeed, we all succeed, and that success can’t happen without great employees.

  


*\*\*\*\*\*\* Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks. Kitsap Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to sex, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. \*\*\*\*\*\**


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