Senior Data Engineer (Remote)
USA, South Carolina, Fort Mill Full-time Senior Data Engineering
At a glance
Senior Data Engineering role at First Am. USA, South Carolina, Fort Mill · full-time · $121,980–$130,525 base.
SalaryStated by First Am
$121,980 – $130,525
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleData Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationUSA, South Carolina, Fort Mill
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$121,980–$130,525
PostedOct 28, 2026
Role brief
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and document data architectures and applications, then test them before deployment
- Automate manual work, improve data delivery and redesign infrastructure to handle greater scale
- Coordinate with team members and functional groups so technical deliverables meet business needs
- Resolve varied data problems and recommend ways to improve reliability, efficiency and quality
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area, or equivalent education and experience
- Five to eight years of directly relevant experience, including work in Agile software development
- Strong SQL and T-SQL skills, with hands-on experience creating ETL pipelines and data warehouses
- Expertise in data modeling, database upkeep, monitoring and tuning across SQL Server, MongoDB or another NoSQL database
- Skill testing data transformations for accuracy, analyzing complex datasets, and documenting work clearly
Who this fits
This senior role suits a data engineer ready to lead technical improvements and contribute to initiatives with broad impact. You may need to work outside standard hours when business needs require it.
From the employer
Who We Are
ServiceMac is a new sub-servicing entity backed by some of the leading practitioners of the mortgage servicing industry. ServiceMac is focused on providing superior technology, products, and services for the mortgage and real estate industries backed by highly personalized service and support. Through continuous innovation and acquisition, our offerings comprise of personalized solutions that span the mortgage continuum and enhance security, compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.What We Do
The Senior Data Engineer is a data expert and plays a key role in the development and deployment of innovative big data platforms for advanced analytics and data processing. Supports building scalable and effective solutions using modern technology stack to grow and leverage the company’s vast data assets. Works with functional teams and supports software developers, database architects, data analysts, and data scientists on data initiatives and ensures that optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects.HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
- Viewed as a data expert; drives innovation and plays a key role in the department. Participates in highly visible initiatives that have broad impact.
- Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automate manual processes, optimize data delivery, re-design infrastructure for greater scalability.
- Design, develop, code, test, and document architectures and applications.
- Work closely with team members and cross-functional teams to ensure design/architecture/deliverables support business requirements and align with best-practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of data issues.
- Makes innovative recommendations to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality.
- Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5-8 years of directly related experience
- Experience working in Agile SDLC methodology
- Proficient with SQL and T-SQL programming skills
- Working experience building data/ETL pipeline and data warehouse
- Demonstrated expertise in data modeling, database maintenance, monitoring and performance tuning on SQL Server, MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Exceptional analytical skills analyzing large and complex data sets
- Perform thorough testing and data validation to ensure the accuracy of data transformations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with precise documentation
- Self-driven team player with ability to work independently and multi-task
- Analytical, creative thinker and innovative problem solver
- Working knowledge/proficient in modern cloud computing technology
Pay Range: $121,980-$130,525 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.