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:

Lead and mentor a team of big data engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Design and implement scalable and robust big data architectures and pipelines
Evaluate and select appropriate big data technologies and tools
Develop and optimize data processing and analysis workflows using technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive
Implement data quality checks and ensure adherence to data governance policies
Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of big data systems and pipelines
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in big data technologies

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
8+ years of experience
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

What we offer:

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 07, 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