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Data Engineering Lead (SVP)

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at Citi

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Posted 5 days ago

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**Data Engineering Lead (SVP)** at Citi. Lead cloud-native data services transitioning to Databricks, driving migration and delivery of scalable Spark/Scala solutions on AWS. Key responsibilities include designing, engineering, delivering, and optimising data services, along with leading a team. Essential skills: Databricks, Apache Spark & Scala, cloud data engineering (AWS), data services architecture, engineering architecture, and leadership. Preferred: Kafka, Apache Iceberg, Python, AI/ML integration, financial services experience. Role based in Belfast, NI, UK; offers competitive benefits and hybrid work model. Apply today!

Compensation
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Currency: Not specified

City
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Country
United Kingdom

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Data Engineering Lead (SVP)

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Job Req Id:

26982009

Location(s):

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 30, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesnt 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.

Role Overview

Part of the Enterprise Data organisation, this role leads the engineering of cloud-native data services for the firms strategic platform, driving the migration to Databricks and delivering scalable Spark/Scala solutions on AWS.

The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. Proven leadership in building and scaling enterprise data services, driving cloud transformation, optimising performance, capacity, and delivering AI enabled operational and analytics platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, engineering and delivery of next generation cloud data services supporting data pre-processing, advances matching engines, AI/GenAI services and large-scale data platforms. This role will drive transformation of enterprise data capabilities using Databricks, scala/spark and cloud native architectures, ensuring platform is stable, scalable, resilient, secure and AI enabled.
  • As platform landscape evolved towards cloud-native, AI enabled and highly scalable architecture, there is need for dedicated senior engineering capability to design, implement and optimise Databricks/AWS-based data solutions across GRU tech space
  • 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
  • Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design
  • Allocate work, and act as an advisor/coach developers, analysts, and new team members
  • 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.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas:

  • Databricks  Lakehouse architecture, Spark, Delta Lake, workflows and performance tuning.
  • Apache Spark & Scala  High-performance distributed data processing and optimisation.
  • Cloud Data Engineering (AWS)  Cloud-native data platforms and distributed computing.
  • Data Services Architecture & Engineering  Distributed processing, reprocessing, streaming and scalable data services.
  • Engineering Architecture & Technical Delivery  Solution architecture, engineering governance, CI/CD and technical leadership.
  • Experience in implementing projects
  • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
  • Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development
  • Demonstrated knowledge of client core business functions
  • Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills
  • Relationship and consensus building skills

Preferred

  • Kafka / Event-Driven Architecture
  • Apache Iceberg / Delta Lake
  • Python
  • AI/ML & LLM integration
  • Financial Services / Capital Markets

Education:

  • Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Masters degree preferred


What well provide you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.( opens in new window)

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

#LI-MR7

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

------------------------------------------------------

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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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( opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement( opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights( opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Data Engineering Lead (SVP)

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: United Kingdom

Citi logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

5 days ago

No clicks

at Citi

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Data Engineering Lead (SVP)** at Citi. Lead cloud-native data services transitioning to Databricks, driving migration and delivery of scalable Spark/Scala solutions on AWS. Key responsibilities include designing, engineering, delivering, and optimising data services, along with leading a team. Essential skills: Databricks, Apache Spark & Scala, cloud data engineering (AWS), data services architecture, engineering architecture, and leadership. Preferred: Kafka, Apache Iceberg, Python, AI/ML integration, financial services experience. Role based in Belfast, NI, UK; offers competitive benefits and hybrid work model. Apply today!

Full Job Description

Data Engineering Lead (SVP)

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Job Req Id:

26982009

Location(s):

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 30, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesnt 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.

Role Overview

Part of the Enterprise Data organisation, this role leads the engineering of cloud-native data services for the firms strategic platform, driving the migration to Databricks and delivering scalable Spark/Scala solutions on AWS.

The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. Proven leadership in building and scaling enterprise data services, driving cloud transformation, optimising performance, capacity, and delivering AI enabled operational and analytics platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, engineering and delivery of next generation cloud data services supporting data pre-processing, advances matching engines, AI/GenAI services and large-scale data platforms. This role will drive transformation of enterprise data capabilities using Databricks, scala/spark and cloud native architectures, ensuring platform is stable, scalable, resilient, secure and AI enabled.
  • As platform landscape evolved towards cloud-native, AI enabled and highly scalable architecture, there is need for dedicated senior engineering capability to design, implement and optimise Databricks/AWS-based data solutions across GRU tech space
  • 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
  • Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design
  • Allocate work, and act as an advisor/coach developers, analysts, and new team members
  • 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.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas:

  • Databricks  Lakehouse architecture, Spark, Delta Lake, workflows and performance tuning.
  • Apache Spark & Scala  High-performance distributed data processing and optimisation.
  • Cloud Data Engineering (AWS)  Cloud-native data platforms and distributed computing.
  • Data Services Architecture & Engineering  Distributed processing, reprocessing, streaming and scalable data services.
  • Engineering Architecture & Technical Delivery  Solution architecture, engineering governance, CI/CD and technical leadership.
  • Experience in implementing projects
  • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
  • Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development
  • Demonstrated knowledge of client core business functions
  • Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills
  • Relationship and consensus building skills

Preferred

  • Kafka / Event-Driven Architecture
  • Apache Iceberg / Delta Lake
  • Python
  • AI/ML & LLM integration
  • Financial Services / Capital Markets

Education:

  • Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Masters degree preferred


What well provide you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.( opens in new window)

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

#LI-MR7

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Technology

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Applications Development

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

------------------------------------------------------

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

------------------------------------------------------

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( opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement( opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights( opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save