Senior Data Engineer - Vice President

Citi

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Remote, USA · Irving, TX Posted 18 days ago $125,760$188,640 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Citi is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join its dynamic technology team, focusing on designing and building scalable data infrastructure on cloud platforms. This role involves creating ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake on Databricks, managing big data technologies like Snowflake and Apache Iceberg, and optimizing performance through tuning and autoscaling. The candidate will also lead the design of Starburst-based data solutions and collaborate with AI specialists to support advanced projects involving RAG and Agentic AI systems. Proficiency in Python, PySpark, Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud-native services is essential, along with experience in Agile methodologies and strong leadership skills for guiding projects and mentoring junior engineers. The position requires hands-on experience in large-scale data engineering within a financial services environment, emphasizing robust data governance and security practices.

Skills

Python PySpark Databricks Snowflake Starburst Trino Apache Iceberg AWS Agile Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark and Delta Lake on Databricks.
  • Implement and manage data solutions on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Optimize Spark workloads and Databricks clusters for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Develop robust data governance strategies to ensure high-quality data across analytics platforms.
  • Lead the design of scalable Starburst-based data solutions ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Implement data federation strategies using Starburst connectors for seamless cross-system querying.
  • Collaborate with AI specialists to provide necessary data infrastructure for advanced AI projects.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in designing and managing large-scale data engineering projects on cloud platforms.
  • Proficiency in PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, and Databricks for building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • Hands-on expertise with Snowflake, Apache Iceberg, and federated query engines like Starburst/Trino.
  • Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies and proven leadership in delivering projects iteratively.
  • Experience in optimizing data infrastructure to ensure performance, cost efficiency, and security.
  • Strong background in data governance, quality, and security principles within enterprise environments.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in a dynamic technology team.

Market check

Salary context

This $125,760–$188,640 range sits above 46% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$125,760$201,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$140,931$195,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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.

Listed pay typically runs $125,760–$188,640 across 308 roles with salary data.

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