This role pays less than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,300–$209,093
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$157k
versus about
$176k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
271 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$125,760–$188,640
across 255 roles with salary data.
Lead Data Platform Engineer
The Lead Data Platform Engineer joins the technology team to build robust, scalable, and high-performance data solutions within the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem. This role focuses on managing, developing, and optimizing Very Large Databases (VLDBs) using SQL Server version 2019 and above. The engineer will lead performance tuning efforts, including query optimization and indexing strategies, while overseeing ETL development and data loading processes using Microsoft BI tools like SSIS and SSAS. Responsibilities include designing data warehouse architectures, conducting code reviews for stored procedures, managing database security through Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and mentoring junior developers. The role requires expertise in SQL, NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or CouchDB, and the use of AI tools for code refactoring. Optional skills include Python and PySpark for processing large datasets to ensure data integrity and scalability.
Data Platforms
Distributed Systems
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Data Governance
Monitoring
Data Processing
Streaming
Security
Encryption
Scalability
Reliability