Senior Data Developer Tech Lead - Vice President

Citi

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Remote, USA · Irving, TX Posted 22 days ago $125,760–$188,640 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Data Developer joining our small, co-located squad in the banking sector, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable Hadoop architectures and real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka. Your day-to-day responsibilities include optimizing Hadoop clusters for performance, collaborating with agile teams to translate requirements into technical specifications, and ensuring high availability and security of our data infrastructure while adhering to regulatory standards. You will also drive MLOps initiatives, integrate AI/ML models into production environments, and mentor team members on best practices. This role requires extensive experience in big data technologies, proficiency in Python, PySpark, Unix, SQL, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. A deep understanding of the banking domain and a commitment to an "AI-first" approach are essential for success.

Skills

Hadoop Apache Kafka Python PySpark SQL AWS Azure Google Cloud AI/ML MLOps CI/CD Generative AI Spark Unix Data Vault ETL ELT Dimensional Modeling Big Data Real-time Analytics

What you'll do

Lead design and implementation of scalable Hadoop architecture solutions.
Design and manage complex real-time streaming data pipelines using Kafka.
Optimize Hadoop clusters and streaming applications for performance and scalability.
Implement comprehensive data security and governance policies in banking sector.
Drive MLOps initiatives to streamline machine learning lifecycle efficiently.
Develop Spark-based solutions for near real-time data ingestion and analytics.
Take full ownership of end-to-end project delivery for data initiatives.

What we're looking for

10+ years of hands-on experience in designing and managing complex Hadoop-based architectures.
Extensive expertise with real-time data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka.
Proven track record of successful end-to-end project delivery for complex data initiatives.
Strong proficiency in AI coding tools and a deep understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle.
Demonstrated architectural leadership and hands-on experience in big data environments.
Deep domain knowledge within the banking or financial services sector, including regulatory compliance.

Market check

Salary context

This $125,760–$188,640 range sits above 43% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$130,000–$208,705

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$147,462–$195,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 336 open roles on FindRole.

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