Axos Bank · 1 day ago
VP, Data Engineering Technical Lead
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expAxos Bank is a digital-first financial institution focused on providing innovative financial tools and services. They are seeking a hands-on VP, Data Engineering Technical Lead to modernize and scale their enterprise data platform, transforming legacy systems into a cloud-native environment that supports analytics and AI.
Banking
Responsibilities
Modernize legacy ETL pipelines: Lead the transformation of SSIS/SSRS workloads into modular, high-performance pipelines using Databricks, dbt, Fivetran, and Airflow
Architect reusable data design patterns: Define and implement standardized frameworks for ingestion, transformation, curation, and consumption layers across the Lakehouse
Develop and lead POCs/POVs: Experiment with new technologies (e.g., Delta Live Tables, Iceberg, streaming ingestion, AI-driven observability) to validate architecture choices and influence the enterprise roadmap
Leverage AI to accelerate engineering: Use AI-enabled tools like Databricks Assistant, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, and dbt Mesh AI tests for code generation, automated testing, documentation, and pipeline optimization
Apply ML for operational intelligence: Integrate predictive models to detect pipeline anomalies, data drift, and optimize compute and scheduling
Enforce engineering excellence: Drive CI/CD, version control, peer reviews, and observability practices across the data platform
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with data architects, platform engineers, analysts, and business product owners to translate business needs into technical solutions
Mentor data engineers: Provide technical guidance, foster continuous learning, and help the team adopt modern data engineering best practices
Optimize performance and cost: Continuously tune Spark workloads, storage tiers, and orchestration logic across Azure and GCP environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree
8+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical fields, with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role
Proven experience designing and implementing data design patterns (e.g., CDC, SCD, Medallion, Data Vault, streaming, and batch patterns)
Deep expertise with Databricks, Apache Spark, dbt, Fivetran, Census, Airflow, and Kafka. Solid experience across Azure and/or GCP (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, BigQuery, Pub/Sub)
Hands-on experience modernizing legacy ETL (SSIS/SSRS) workloads into cloud-native pipelines
Demonstrated ability to build POCs and POVs that validate new tools, frameworks, or architectures
Working knowledge of AI-assisted engineering tools for development, observability, or optimization
Proficiency in SQL and one programming language (Python, Scala, or Java)
Strong problem-solving, architectural thinking, and collaboration skills
Excellent communicator with the ability to translate technical topics to business stakeholders
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading
Company
Axos Bank
Axos Bank is an online bank that assists consumers and businesses in managing their finances.
1001-5000 employees
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