Senior Data Engineer - AVP

Overview of the Role:

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

This is an intermediate-level Applications Development role responsible for building, implementing, and supporting enterprise data and ETL systems in close coordination with the Technology organization. The position blends hands-on systems analysis and programming with consultative engagement across business, client, and technology stakeholders throughout the full development lifecycle. Candidates will bring 5+ years of experience in systems analysis and software application programming, with proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects independently. This role carries meaningful technical depth across ETL/data warehousing, cloud orchestration, and multiple data platforms, positioning it as a strong fit for professionals seeking to operate as a subject matter expert while mentoring junior team members. It offers an opportunity to influence operating standards, security practices, and risk management within a banking technology environment.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, and risk technology assessments for proposed application systems.

• Implement new or revised application systems to meet evolving business needs.

• Monitor and manage all phases of the development lifecycle, including analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.

• Provide operational support to business users across each phase of the development lifecycle.

• Apply deep knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems. Evaluate business and system processes to make sound, well-reasoned judgments.

• Consult with users, clients, and technology teams to resolve issues. Recommend advanced programming solutions to address identified needs.

• Recommend and develop post-implementation security measures to ensure system integrity and functionality.

• Define and enforce operating standards and procedures for application development activities.

• Serve as an advisor or coach to junior analysts. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) resource to senior stakeholders.

• Operate with limited supervision, exercising independence and autonomy in day-to-day decision-making.

• Assess and manage risk responsibly in all business decisions. Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in systems analysis and software application programming.

• Proven track record of managing and implementing successful technology projects.

• Working knowledge of consulting techniques and project management methodologies.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt quickly to changing requirements.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with Data Warehouse and ETL design and development, including AbInitio (EME, GDE, Co-op).

• Working knowledge of cloud and orchestration tools, including AWS Glue, AWS Athena, and Airflow.

• Experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, MongoDB, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.

• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and Unix shell scripting.

• Banking domain experience is required.

• Exposure to Big Data technologies, AI/ML trends, and compliance or regulatory knowledge is a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities, with clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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