This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$161,287–$211,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$142k
versus about
$186k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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Citi currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$140,080–$210,120
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Big Data/PySpark Engineering Lead - Vice President is a senior-level role within the Applications Development team focused on leading systems analysis and programming activities. The successful candidate will design scalable, fault-tolerant batch and real-time data processing pipelines while migrating legacy data from on-premises SQL Servers to a modern Data Lakehouse environment. Key responsibilities include re-engineering complex ETL jobs into distributed frameworks, performing parity testing, and managing phased cutovers to ensure zero downtime. The role requires expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and Unix shell scripting, alongside experience with Spark, Hive, Kafka, Trino, Starburst, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or HBase. Candidates must navigate data formats such as Parquet and Avro while utilizing tools like Bitbucket for source code management to solve complex problems involving legacy system decommissioning and modernizing infrastructure for high-volume financial data processing.