ETL Tech Lead - VP

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Tampa, FL to drive senior-level system analysis, programming, and architecture-aligned project delivery.

You will partner with management to deploy product enhancements, tackle complex business processes, and lead mid-level developers through critical initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in ETL, Hadoop-based data workflows, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Experience building Python data integration jobs and ETL framework
• Designing and delivering ETL solutions focusing on centralized reference data
• Hands-on Ab Initio experience with graphs, plans, PDL, DML and migration to Python workloads
• Strong data processing experience at scale, including Kafka integrations

Responsibilities

• Lead applications systems analysis and programming activities
• Partner with management teams to define system enhancements and deploy new products/process improvements
• Resolve complex business and system problems through deep analysis
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure alignment with architectural standards
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Understand how architecture, infrastructure and business areas integrate to achieve goals
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts and allocate work accordingly
• Assess risk and drive compliance with laws, rules and Citigroup policies with transparency
• Apply innovative thinking to define issues and develop solutions
• Support and guide project delivery across multiple teams

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Prioritization

SME in Applications Development

Analytics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ab Initio

Graphical Development Environment (GDE)

Co-Op

Python Data Integration

Kafka

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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.
• Good experience in Hadoop Big Data Hadoop centric schedulers/ ETL

Recommended Qualifications:

• 13+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Building jobs using Python Data Integration jobs and enhancing framework adhering to ETL standards
• Designing and delivering ETL solutions focused on expanding and maintaining a centralized reference data platform
• Developing Ab Initio graphs and plans using Graphical Development Environment (GDE) and Co-Op with continuous and batch processing along with Data Quality checks applied
• Hands-on Ab Initio experience (graphs, plans, PDL, DML) and a track record designing and developing ETL pipelines/services. Experience in Migrating from Abinitio to Python workloads
• Strong with data processing at scale both file based and streaming pipelines with Kafka Integration

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.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

In 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.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 20, 2026

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