Big Data Platform Senior Engineer

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Our Data Platform is the backbone of Fixed Income Capital Markets trading, providing the low latency, high concurrency, scalability, and availability needed to power our groundbreaking solutions.

Our Data Platform Engineering team is on the cutting edge. We research, adapt, and deploy the latest open-source data platforms to meet Citi’s unique needs. We’re a collaborative group that thrives on technical challenges and the satisfaction of building highly performant systems.

We’re seeking a passionate and highly skilled Lead Java Data Engineer to guide and mentor a talented team of engineers in building and maintaining Citi’s next-generation data platform. If you’re a natural leader with a deep understanding of Java, distributed systems, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of Big Data technology, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Architecture & Design : Lead the design and development of highly scalable, low-latency, fault-tolerant data pipelines and platform components that meet Citi’s evolving business needs.
• Open Source Expertise : Stay abreast of emerging open-source data technologies and evaluate their suitability for integration into Citi’s platform.
• Performance Optimization : Continuously identify and implement performance optimizations across the data platform to ensure optimal efficiency and responsiveness.
• Collaboration & Communication : Partner closely with stakeholders across engineering, data science, and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Delivery & Execution : Drive the timely and high-quality delivery of data platform projects, adhering to agile methodologies and best practices.

Qualifications

Preferred

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