Lead Data Engineer (Java/SQL)

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a motivated Java Engineer to join their Risk Data Team in Mississauga. This role involves enhancing the data acquisition process and working with advanced technologies such as Kafka and Flink. Candidates should have strong programming skills, extensive experience in data engineering, and a bachelor's degree. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to important financial services projects while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8 plus years of relevant experience in data engineering.
• Strong command over Java (version 11 or higher) with SQL knowledge.
• Experience with distributed stream processing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Building and improving data acquisition processes.
• Identifying ways to improve data reliability and efficiency.
• Engaging in peer code reviews.

Skills

Java

SQL

Multithreading

Agile Development

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Flink

Kafka

Job description

Citigroup is a world leading financial institution providing comprehensive financial services to customers and investors around the world.

We are part of Risk-Data Team in Fixed income Technology within Market Tech. Providing GSP/Rates business exceptional services in business analysis, project management, application development, quality assurance and integration with in-house developed technology solutions.

Risk Data team is responsible for building and improving a fully-fledged data acquisition Realtime/EOD Risk process using Technology like Kafka, Flink, and pinot for real time data. Large data set will be on S3 which can be queried using Trino. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Java Engineer for our Risk Data Team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Data engineer with a strong command over Java (version 11 or higher) with SQL knowledge.

• Strong knowledge of multithreading, thread pools, OOP concepts, and design patterns.

• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and Peer code review.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 8 plus years of relevant experience.

• Hands-on production experience with distributed stream processing frameworks: Flink, Spark Streaming, Kafka Streams.

• Experience with deployment platform such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, API development experience.

• Experience with working truly Global development Team.

• Experience with object storage solutions (S3, GCS) is a plus

• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

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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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