Senior Data Engineer, Back End Systems

First American

. Design, develop, and maintain back-end applications, automated jobs, and data integrations using SQL Server, C#/.NET, and Python .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $121,980 - $130,525 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in back-end application development and database solutions, with strong capabilities in SQL Server, T-SQL, C#/.NET, and Python. Proficient in building automated data pipelines, system integrations, and ensuring data integrity and operational reliability.

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SQL Server DevelopmentT-SQL Stored ProceduresC#/.NET ProgrammingData Pipeline AutomationREST API Integration

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Hard Skills

SQL ServerT-SQLC#.NETPythonETL PipelinesData ValidationDatabase Performance TuningRelational Data ModelingAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

GitAzure ServicesAI-Assisted Development ToolsPowerShellMonitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesMortgage Servicing SystemsAgile Software Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureETLPythonSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain back-end applications, automated jobs, and data integrations using SQL Server, C#/.NET, and Python
Develop and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, database schemas, and data processing logic
Build integrations exchanging data through APIs, databases, and files
Develop ETL pipelines with data validation, logging, error handling, retry logic, and recovery procedures
Design workflows preventing duplicate loads and supporting safe restarts after failures
Investigate issues across application code, SQL databases, scheduled jobs, APIs, and file transfers to identify and resolve root causes
Improve database and application performance through execution plan analysis, indexing, concurrency management, and code optimization
Maintain and modernize existing systems while building new automation and integrations
Write automated tests and reconcile source and target data to verify completeness and accuracy
Own changes through impact analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, rollback planning, and production verification
Use source control, code reviews, and controlled release practices
Translate business requirements into technical designs and document dependencies, configuration, and support procedures
Use and validate AI-assisted development tools where appropriate
Support production systems outside normal work hours when business needs require it
Collaborate with application developers, database administrators, analysts, and business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five to eight years of relevant experience developing and supporting back-end applications, database solutions, or automated data processing systems
Strong SQL Server and T-SQL development skills, including stored procedures, transactions, indexing, and query performance tuning
Hands-on programming experience with C#/.NET or Python, including building and maintaining production applications
Experience developing system integrations using REST APIs, authentication, and structured data formats such as JSON
Experience building automated data pipelines and managing dependencies, incremental loads, failures, and recovery
Understanding of relational data modeling, data integrity, and database concurrency
Experience troubleshooting production systems using application logs, database diagnostics, and monitoring tools
Ability to work across application development, database engineering, and production operations, including systems with limited documentation
Experience with Git, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment
Working knowledge of Azure services used for application hosting, data storage, or integration
Experience working within an Agile software development lifecycle
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to data accuracy and operational reliability
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and manage competing priorities
Preferred: practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as OpenAI Codex, Cursor, or Claude
Preferred: ability to provide AI tools with clear technical context, critically review generated code, and verify correctness, security, and operational impact
Preferred: experience with Windows-based automation, PowerShell, and scheduled job operations
Preferred: experience with financial services or mortgage servicing systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment