First Citizens Bank

Senior Software Engineer - Varicent SPM Platform

First Citizens Bank$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years or high school diploma with 8 years of software development experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Varicent SPM/ICM solutions implementation.
  • Strong skills in Varicent calculation development and data modeling.
  • Proficient in Snowflake Data Cloud with experience in SQL development and performance tuning.
  • Experience integrating Varicent with core banking and enterprise financial systems.
  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data integration frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with experience in Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Varicent SPM/ICM solutions for compensation management and reporting.
  • Translate business requirements into Varicent data models and workflows.
  • Configure Varicent objects, ensuring they are optimized for performance.
  • Develop and streamline compensation calculations and quota management.
  • Build data integration pipelines linking Varicent with Snowflake and financial applications.
  • Partner with stakeholders for accurate and timely data delivery.
  • Perform data validation and troubleshoot for compensation accuracy.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position available in designated states (AZ, NC, TX).
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to lead technical initiatives on the Varicent platform.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in data integration.
  • Contributing to important financial systems within the banking sector.
Full Job Description
Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AZ, NC and TX.

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Varicent Sales Performance Management (SPM), data integration, and enterprise banking systems. The role will be responsible for designing, developing, supporting, and optimizing incentive compensation solutions on the Varicent platform while integrating data from Snowflake, core banking systems, and other enterprise applications. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who can serve as a technical lead for the Varicent platform while driving enterprise data integration across Snowflake and core banking ecosystems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement, and support Varicent SPM/ICM solutions for sales compensation, incentive management, and performance reporting.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable Varicent data models, calculations, workflows, and reporting solutions.
  • Configure and maintain Varicent objects including data tables, calculations, imports, exports, workflows, and dashboards.
  • Develop and optimize complex compensation calculations, commission plans, quota management, and incentive processing.
  • Build and maintain robust data integration pipelines between Varicent, Snowflake, and enterprise applications.
  • Integrate data from core banking systems, HR systems, Loan Accounting and other upstream/downstream applications.
  • Design and implement ETL/ELT processes to support compensation and performance management data requirements.
  • Partner with business stakeholders, compensation teams, data engineers, and technology teams to ensure accurate and timely data delivery.
  • Perform data reconciliation, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure compensation accuracy and audit compliance.
  • Develop automated monitoring, exception handling, and operational support processes.
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and data processing efficiency within Varicent and Snowflake environments.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual compensation cycles including production deployments and issue resolution.
  • Create technical design documentation, data mapping specifications, support procedures, and operational runbooks.
  • Participate in system upgrades, platform enhancements, testing, and release management activities.
  • Ensure adherence to banking security, governance, compliance, and data privacy standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance

  • Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Varicent SPM/ Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) solutions
  • Strong experience with Varicent calculation development, data modeling, Composer, Web Forms, and reporting
  • Strong experience with Snowflake Data Cloud, including data modeling, performance tuning, and SQL development
  • Experience integrating Varicent with core banking platforms and enterprise financial systems
  • Strong SQL development and data analysis skills
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools and enterprise data integration frameworks
  • Knowledge of incentive compensation management, sales performance management, and commission processing
  • Experience with API integrations, file-based interfaces, and data orchestration solutions
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
  • Knowledge of retail banking, commercial banking, lending, deposits, and customer relationship data domains
  • Experience with data governance, audit controls, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Varicent certifications or implementation experience preferred
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation processes

Preferred Certifications
  • Varicent Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent Varicent platform certification.
  • SnowPro Core Certification (Snowflake).
  • SnowPro Advanced Certifications (Data Engineer, Architect, or Administrator preferred).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Databricks Data Engineer Associate/Professional

About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking. First Citizens Bank operates more than 500 branches in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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