Data Engineer – Big Data, Python, Databricks – Assistant Vice President

Jobtailor; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst in Chennai, India, responsible for contributing to application systems analysis and programming activities. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, monitoring development phases, and providing user support.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience with Big Data technologies like Cloudera, Python, and systems analysis, along with a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Join Citi to be part of an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant hands-on experience in Big Data technologies.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and AI would be an advantage.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and time estimates.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process.
• Analyze complex problems and provide evaluative judgement.
• Develop security measures in post-implementation analysis.
• Consult with users and recommend programming solutions.

Skills

Big Data technologies like Cloudera

Python

HQL

Java/PySpark

Machine Learning

AI

Systems analysis

Data analysis

Project management techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas.
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users.
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement.
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality.
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts.
• Operate with limited level of direct supervision.
• Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant hands‑on experience in Big Data technologies like Cloudera, Python, HQL, Java/PySpark.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, AI would be an added advantage.
• Experience in systems analysis, data analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree, university degree or equivalent experience.

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