Big Data Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

176720.00 - 265080.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Big Data Lead to join our team in order to deliver on major business priorities within the Client Financial Platform. As a Big Data Lead, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our big data applications and pipelines. You will lead a team of talented engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of big data technologies, strong leadership skills, and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

Job Responsibility:

Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of big data engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and support for professional development
Architecture and Design: Design and implement scalable and robust big data architectures and pipelines to handle large volumes of data from various sources
Technology Selection and Implementation: Evaluate and select appropriate big data technologies and tools based on project requirements and industry best practices. Implement and integrate these technologies into our existing infrastructure
Data Processing and Analysis: Develop and optimize data processing and analysis workflows using technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive, and other relevant tools
Data Quality and Governance: Implement data quality checks and ensure adherence to data governance policies and procedures
Performance Tuning and Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of big data systems and pipelines to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, business analysts, and product managers, to understand their data needs and deliver impactful solutions
Research and Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in big data technologies and explore new tools and techniques to improve our data infrastructure

Requirements:

Proven experience in leading and mentoring big data engineering teams
Strong understanding of big data concepts, architectures, and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, NoSQL databases)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala, or Python
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence tools
Experience with data visualization and reporting
Knowledge of cloud-based big data platforms (e.g., AWS EMR, Azure HDInsight, Google Cloud Dataproc)
Certifications in relevant big data technologies

What we offer:

Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 29, 2025

Expiration:
October 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Big Data Lead

Citi

Location:United States, New York

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract