Lead Data Engineer - Vice President
Citigroup
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled and experienced **Data Engineer** to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in **Snowflake** or **Big Data platforms** and a strong background in **RDBMS skills** like **Oracle PL/SQL** . You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and optimizing database and data platform performance. This role requires a deep understanding of modern data engineering workflows, ETL processes, and database systems.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Data Engineering** :
+ Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to support business needs.
+ Implement ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into Snowflake, Big Data platforms, or RDBMS systems.
+ Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability.
**Snowflake or Big Data Platforms** :
+ **For Snowflake** :
+ Design and implement data models in Snowflake to support analytical and reporting needs.
+ Develop and optimize Snowflake queries, stored procedures, and user-defined functions.
+ Manage Snowflake data sharing, security, and access control.
+ **For Big Data Platforms** :
+ Work with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, or HDFS to process and analyze large datasets.
+ Develop distributed data processing pipelines using Spark (PySpark)
+ Optimize Big Data workflows for performance and scalability.
**RDBMS Skills (Oracle PL/SQL)** :
+ Write, debug, and optimize complex PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
+ Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting in Oracle.
+ Design and implement database objects such as tables, views, indexes, and constraints.
**Data Integration** :
+ Integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, flat files, and third-party systems.
+ Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business teams to understand data requirements.
**Data Quality and Governance** :
+ Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.
+ Implement data validation and error-handling mechanisms.
**Collaboration and Documentation** :
+ Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
+ Document data pipelines, database designs, and processes for future reference.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
+ **Technical Expertise** :
+ Expertise in **Snowflake** or **Big Data platforms** :
+ **Snowflake** : Hands-on experience with Snowflake data warehousing, data modeling, and query optimization.
+ **Big Data Platforms** : Experience with Hadoop, Spark (PySpark), Hive, or HDFS for distributed data processing.
+ Strong experience in **RDBMS skills** , particularly **Oracle PL/SQL** , including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and performance tuning.
+ Proficiency in SQL and database design principles.
+ Experience with ETL/ELT tools
+ **Programming Skills** :
+ Proficiency in scripting languages such as **Python and Shell scripting** for data processing and automation.
+ **Data Governance** :
+ Knowledge of data quality, data governance, and data security best practices.
+ **Soft Skills** :
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with **data visualization tools** (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
+ Knowledge of **CI/CD pipelines** for database deployments or Big Data workflows.
+ Familiarity with **real-time data processing** tools (e.g., Kafka, Flink, or Storm).
+ Certification in Snowflake, Oracle databases, or Big Data technologies is a plus.
+ Knowledge of NO SQL ( either Mongo or Neo4J )
**Education:**
+ Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
+ Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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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.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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