The Big Data Tech Delivery Lead is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. **Responsibilities:** - Design and implement robust data pipelines and systems for data ingestion, processing, and storage. - Develop, test, and maintain big data solutions using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). - Create and optimize algorithms and data processing logic to extract insights from large datasets. - Work with large datasets, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security within big data ecosystems. - Provide expertise in area of advanced knowledge of applications programming and plan assignments involving large budgets, cross functional project, or multiple projects - Develop application methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation - Utilize advanced knowledge of supported main system flows and comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas to achieve technology goals - Research and evaluate new big data technologies and AI/ML advancements to enhance system capabilities and performance. - Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties - Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. - Expert with big data / Spark technology **Qualifications:** - 10 years relevant experience on building data engineering solutions for large scale Reporting and Data Warehouse implementations - Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication - Management and prioritization skills - 8 years experience in building enterprise data warehouse systems in finance sector is preferable - 8 years of relevant experience in Application Development for Enterprise - Knowledge on Big Data/Spark suite of products is preferable - Technical Skills - Java/J2EE, Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Impala, Kafka and Elastic along with focus on data analysis/analytics. - Core Skills - 10 years experience in handling Large Teams: IT Projects Design and Development; Enterprise Architecture; Data & Database Architecture; Project Management; Software Development Life Cycle: Risk Management; On/Off Shore large teams management; - Ability to develop working relationships - Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities - Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines - Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly - Methodical, attention to detail **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience - Master’s degree preferred ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group: ** Technology------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Applications Development------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location:** Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:** $141,440.00 - $212,160.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills ** Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills ** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------ **Anticipated Posting Close Date:** Jan 19, 2026------------------------------------------------------ *Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.* * * If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. 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