Data Application Development Lead, Vice President

Citi • Tampa, FL

1d • $113,840 - $170,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

Citi is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to drive large-scale ETL architecture, data migration, and engineering delivery across enterprise data platforms. In this senior role, you will serve as the technical authority for Ab Initio-based data solutions, shaping architectural direction and leading complex delivery programs within a global financial services environment. Your expertise will directly influence the quality, performance, and scalability of data systems that underpin critical business and regulatory functions at Citi.

Requirements

• 6 or more years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio ETL, spanning architectural design, delivery planning, requirements analysis, development, and performance tuning across complex data environments.
• Deep expertise across the Ab Initio toolset, including Batch Processing, PDL, Express>It, Conduct>It, Control>Center, Ab Initio Plan, Enterprise Meta>Environment (EME), and Ab Initio Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale ETL and data migration programs concurrently, with accountability for architecture and delivery outcomes.
• Extensive experience in data architecture, including relational and dimensional modelling, legacy-to-strategic platform migration, and enterprise data warehousing across sectors such as banking, telecoms, utilities, and healthcare.
• Proven capability in data profiling and quality analysis, with practical experience designing solutions that resolve data quality issues across heterogeneous source systems.
• Solid command of Oracle SQL and UNIX shell scripting, applied to ETL design and operational data processing tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience at a comparable level.

Nice To Haves

• Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification or equivalent working knowledge of Snowflake cloud data platform.
• Experience with data quality tooling such as Informatica Data Quality or Trillium, applied to profiling, standardization, and name and address cleansing processes.
• Familiarity with IBM InfoSphere DataStage and its application within enterprise ETL delivery programs.
• Hands-on exposure to Siebel CRM data migration using SIEBEL EIM processes in conjunction with Ab Initio.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver end-to-end Ab Initio ETL solutions spanning development through production, ensuring performance, scalability, and alignment with enterprise data standards.
• Lead technical assessments of ETL applications processing high volumes of data, identifying and resolving critical performance bottlenecks to maintain business continuity.
• Design and build reusable, parameter-driven Ab Initio frameworks capable of integrating with any source or target system — including databases, flat files, and spreadsheets — to accelerate delivery across projects.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate regulatory reporting requirements into robust ETL designs that meet strict SLA and data quality obligations.
• Own the Ab Initio infrastructure assessment and procurement process in collaboration with Citi's infrastructure teams, from environment design through to production readiness.
• Perform data architecture analysis and gap resolution between legacy and strategic platforms, supporting large-scale migration programs across the organization.
• Mentor and coach mid-level engineers and analysts, setting delivery standards for coding, testing, and implementation across the team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Ab Initio vendor engagement, managing product-related issues, escalations, and technical discussions on behalf of the portfolio.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior