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Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and operates in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. Investor Services is a leading business line offering the full spectrum of capabilities to clients including Custody, Fund Accounting, Investment Accounting, Fund Administration, Middle Office Services, Performance and Risk Analytics, Transfer Agency and Securities lending across multiple jurisdictions. Investor Services is undergoing a platform modernization journey focused on improving agility, scalability, and simplifying the architecture. Program Execution is underway with transformational leaders dedicated to this multiyear program and moving to a new next generation architecture on a cloud native platform. Senior Data Engineering Lead
is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised Credit application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The objective is to lead applications systems analysis and programming for the Credit suite of applications across Investor Services and drive standardization and modernization of Credit strategy and architecture across Services. Responsibilities Technical Leadership:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Data Engineers. Oversee the design, development, and optimization of scalable and robust big data solutions and pipelines. Big Data Engineering:
Utilize expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark (Scala/Python), Apache Kafka, and distributed data processing frameworks. Design, develop, and implement high-performance and fault-tolerant ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion, processing, and transformation. System Analysis and Design:
Partner with management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals. Identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements. Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business processes and system processes to recommend innovative solutions. Project Management:
Manage and implement successful projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., SAFe with JIRA) to drive project execution. Code Quality and Standards:
Ensure application design adheres to the architecture blueprint. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with standards. Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, infrastructure engineers, and business analysts, to deliver integrated solutions. Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication. Mentoring and Coaching:
Serve as an advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary and providing guidance on technical best practices. Risk Management:
Assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assets. Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency. DevOps Practices:
Implement and promote DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing. Containerization and Orchestration:
Utilize OpenShift for container orchestration, ensuring applications are scalable, resilient, and easily deployed. Version Control:
Manage source code using GitHub, following established branching strategies and code review processes. Assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with laws and regulations and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive technology experience in banking or financial services, including 5+ years of hands-on delivery leadership across enterprise-grade platforms. Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional Agile delivery in regulated environments with a strong track record of engineering excellence. Solid academic foundation in Computer Science or Engineering; certifications in Agile/SAFe, Cloud, or GenAI/ML frameworks are a strong plus. Strong hands-on experience in solutioning and delivering modern architectures, including microservices, cloud-native APIs, and secure data pipelines. Deep working knowledge of Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks, sprint planning, PI planning, and DevSecOps automation (CI/CD, GitOps, release pipelines). Practical exposure to Generative AI and LLM-based tools, with ability to drive automation, code acceleration, or intelligent query/document processing. Experience leading production-grade implementations on hybrid/multi-cloud platforms, including failover, monitoring, and resiliency engineering. Effective communicator and influencer across business, engineering, and architecture; adept at connecting GenAI innovation to business outcomes.
Education
Solid academic foundation in Computer Science or Engineering; certifications in Agile/SAFe, Cloud, or GenAI/ML frameworks are a strong plus.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Job details and benefits Job Family Group:
Technology Job Family:
Applications Development Time Type:
Full time Primary Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00 In addition to salary, Citis offerings may include incentive and retention awards. Citi offers benefits including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Paid time off and holidays are provided. Availability of offerings varies by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. For details, visit Citi benefits. Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 30, 2025 Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our tools or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi and Citis EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and operates in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. Investor Services is a leading business line offering the full spectrum of capabilities to clients including Custody, Fund Accounting, Investment Accounting, Fund Administration, Middle Office Services, Performance and Risk Analytics, Transfer Agency and Securities lending across multiple jurisdictions. Investor Services is undergoing a platform modernization journey focused on improving agility, scalability, and simplifying the architecture. Program Execution is underway with transformational leaders dedicated to this multiyear program and moving to a new next generation architecture on a cloud native platform. Senior Data Engineering Lead
is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised Credit application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The objective is to lead applications systems analysis and programming for the Credit suite of applications across Investor Services and drive standardization and modernization of Credit strategy and architecture across Services. Responsibilities Technical Leadership:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Data Engineers. Oversee the design, development, and optimization of scalable and robust big data solutions and pipelines. Big Data Engineering:
Utilize expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark (Scala/Python), Apache Kafka, and distributed data processing frameworks. Design, develop, and implement high-performance and fault-tolerant ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion, processing, and transformation. System Analysis and Design:
Partner with management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals. Identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements. Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business processes and system processes to recommend innovative solutions. Project Management:
Manage and implement successful projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., SAFe with JIRA) to drive project execution. Code Quality and Standards:
Ensure application design adheres to the architecture blueprint. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with standards. Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, infrastructure engineers, and business analysts, to deliver integrated solutions. Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication. Mentoring and Coaching:
Serve as an advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary and providing guidance on technical best practices. Risk Management:
Assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assets. Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency. DevOps Practices:
Implement and promote DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing. Containerization and Orchestration:
Utilize OpenShift for container orchestration, ensuring applications are scalable, resilient, and easily deployed. Version Control:
Manage source code using GitHub, following established branching strategies and code review processes. Assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with laws and regulations and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive technology experience in banking or financial services, including 5+ years of hands-on delivery leadership across enterprise-grade platforms. Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional Agile delivery in regulated environments with a strong track record of engineering excellence. Solid academic foundation in Computer Science or Engineering; certifications in Agile/SAFe, Cloud, or GenAI/ML frameworks are a strong plus. Strong hands-on experience in solutioning and delivering modern architectures, including microservices, cloud-native APIs, and secure data pipelines. Deep working knowledge of Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks, sprint planning, PI planning, and DevSecOps automation (CI/CD, GitOps, release pipelines). Practical exposure to Generative AI and LLM-based tools, with ability to drive automation, code acceleration, or intelligent query/document processing. Experience leading production-grade implementations on hybrid/multi-cloud platforms, including failover, monitoring, and resiliency engineering. Effective communicator and influencer across business, engineering, and architecture; adept at connecting GenAI innovation to business outcomes.
Education
Solid academic foundation in Computer Science or Engineering; certifications in Agile/SAFe, Cloud, or GenAI/ML frameworks are a strong plus.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Job details and benefits Job Family Group:
Technology Job Family:
Applications Development Time Type:
Full time Primary Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00 In addition to salary, Citis offerings may include incentive and retention awards. Citi offers benefits including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Paid time off and holidays are provided. Availability of offerings varies by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. For details, visit Citi benefits. Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 30, 2025 Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our tools or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi and Citis EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr