Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Irving (TX); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in Irving, Texas is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst (Assistant Vice President) to join our Technology team. You will participate in creating and implementing scalable data systems and pipelines, collaborating with data engineers and scientists.

The role focuses on building ETL/ELT pipelines with PySpark and Spark SQL on Databricks, supporting data platforms on AWS/Azure/GCP, and contributing to Lakehouse architecture, governance, and

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and Spark SQL.
• Experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, performance tuning).
• Working knowledge of Ab Initio (GDE, Co>Operating System, Conduct>It).
• Experience with Snowflake for data warehousing and analytics.
• Familiarity with Starburst/Trino and data federation concepts.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP and related data services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake on Databricks.
• Support implementation and management of data platforms across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Work with Databricks, Snowflake, and Apache Iceberg to process large datasets.
• Optimize Spark workloads through performance tuning, partitioning strategies, and cost-efficient processing.
• Contribute to Lakehouse architecture implementation, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Assist in implementing data federation solutions using Starburst/Trino across multiple data sources.
• Support data governance initiatives, including data quality checks, lineage tracking, metadata management, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML teams to enable pipelines for AI/ML and RAG-based use cases.
• Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Spark SQL

Agile/Scrum

Data modeling

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Starburst/Trino

Apache Iceberg

Ab Initio

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice President page is loaded## Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice PresidentApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Irving Texas United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 17 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 26960209The 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:*** Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using **PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake on Databricks**.* Support implementation and management of data platforms across **AWS, Azure, or GCP**.* Work with big data technologies such as **Databricks, Snowflake, and Apache Iceberg** to process large datasets.* Optimize Spark workloads through performance tuning, partitioning strategies, and cost-efficient processing.* Contribute to **Lakehouse architecture implementation**, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability.* Assist in implementing **data federation solutions using Starburst/Trino** across multiple data sources.* Support **data governance initiatives**, including data quality checks, lineage tracking, metadata management, and adherence to enterprise standards.* Ensure compliance with **data security and governance policies**, including access controls (RBAC) and auditability.* Perform troubleshooting and performance optimization for data pipelines and queries.* Support data modeling for analytics, reporting, and downstream consumption.* Collaborate with data scientists and ML teams to enable pipelines for **AI/ML and RAG-based use cases**.* Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.* Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data solutions aligned with business needs.**Recommended Qualifications:*** 4–7 years of experience in **Data Engineering or related roles**.* Strong hands-on experience with **Python, PySpark, and Spark SQL**.* Experience with **Databricks (Delta Lake, performance tuning)**.* Working knowledge of **Ab Initio (GDE, Co>Operating System, Conduct>It)**.* Experience with **Snowflake** for data warehousing and analytics.* Familiarity with **Starburst/Trino** and data federation concepts.* Exposure to **Apache Iceberg or similar open table formats**.* Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (**AWS, Azure, or GCP**) and related data services (e.g., Glue, ADF, Dataflow, Redshift, Synapse, BigQuery).* Understanding of **data governance frameworks**, including data quality, lineage, cataloging, and security principles.* Experience supporting **data pipelines for analytics and machine learning workloads**.* Familiarity with **Agile/Scrum methodologies**.* Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology**, or a related field.* Master’s degree is a plus but not required.This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family Group:**Technology------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**Applications Development------------------------------------------------------## **Time Type:**Full time------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location:**Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$107,120.00 - $160,680.00In 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.