Hybrid VLDB Data Platform Lead (SQL Server)

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Data Platform Engineer role at Citi in Irving, TX requires expert SQL Server/VLDB experience and leadership to guide data platform initiatives. You will optimize performance, design scalable data models, and oversee ETL pipelines using Microsoft BI tools within a hybrid work model.

You will mentor mid-level developers, collaborate with the DBA team, and drive high-quality data products that enable critical business insights. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of SQL Server development and VLDB experience.
• Proven VLDB management on SQL Server 2019+.
• Experience in data modeling, warehousing and ETL with MS BI tools (SSIS/SSAS).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead VLDB projects and optimize SQL Server performance.
• Collaborate with DBA team to enforce best practices for VLDB environments.
• Oversee ETL design and data pipelines using Microsoft BI tools.
• Mentor junior ETL developers and analysts.
• Assess risk and ensure regulatory/compliance alignment.

Skills

VLDB expertise

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Data modeling

ETL architecture

Microsoft BI

NoSQL MongoDB

Database security

AI-assisted development

Project leadership

Communication skills

Python/PySpark

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SSIS

SSAS

MongoDB

CouchDB

TDE

Job description

The Lead Data Platform Engineer role at Citi in Irving, TX requires expert SQL Server/VLDB experience and leadership to guide data platform initiatives. You will optimize performance, design scalable data models, and oversee ETL pipelines using Microsoft BI tools within a hybrid work model.

You will mentor mid-level developers, collaborate with the DBA team, and drive high-quality data products that enable critical business insights. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential.