Senior Developer - Python and Spark

Job description

Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview Citi is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design and build the next-generation data processing and analytics platform that sits at the core of our AI-driven business innovation. In this role, you will architect scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and PySpark, while also integrating Generative AI and Machine Learning models to push the boundaries of what our data systems can do. Working within a high-performing engineering team, you will shape how data flows, performs, and delivers value across the organisation at scale. Responsibilities • Design and build highly scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Python and PySpark to power reliable data ingestion, transformation, and integration at scale. • Develop production-grade code and elevate team capability through structured code reviews and hands-on peer mentorship. • Integrate Generative AI and Machine Learning models into data workflows, using AI development tools to deliver innovative solutions and resolve complex technical challenges. • Establish and enforce data quality standards across all pipelines, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle. • Implement an AI-first engineering approach by exploring and embedding Agentic AI workflows to increase development velocity and platform intelligence. • Automate CI/CD pipelines for builds and deployments, advancing DevOps maturity across the data platform. • Apply performance tuning and optimisation techniques to process large volumes of structured and semi-structured data efficiently and at speed. • Collaborate directly with engineers and product owners to align technical direction with delivery goals and accelerate outcomes. Required Qualifications & Skills • Deep hands-on expertise in Python and Apache Spark, including Spark Core, Spark SQL, and DataFrames/Datasets, applied to production data systems. • Advanced SQL capability across complex query writing, data transformation logic, and query performance optimisation. • Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation. • Proficiency with Python data processing libraries including Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy for data wrangling and preprocessing tasks. • Practical experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipeline automation, with version control managed through GitHub. • Solid working knowledge of Linux environments, with familiarity across Windows systems. • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to diagnose complex technical problems and deliver effective, lasting solutions. Beneficial Skills & Qualifications • Working knowledge of Machine Learning and Generative AI, with direct exposure to AI development tooling in an engineering context. • Familiarity with Agentic AI workflows and their application to enhancing platform capabilities or development productivity. • Experience using Jupyter Notebook for rapid prototyping and iterative development of data solutions. What We Offer At Citi, you will work on technically challenging problems that matter, contributing to a platform that shapes how a global financial institution processes and derives intelligence from data. This is a role where technical depth, curiosity, and engineering rigour are genuinely valued. • Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility and in-person collaboration. • Access to complex, large-scale engineering challenges at the intersection of data and AI, keeping your technical skills at the forefront of the industry. • Opportunities to grow into AI and platform architecture disciplines, supported by a team culture that invests in continuous technical development. • Exposure to a globally connected engineering network, collaborating with specialists across technology, data, and product functions. • A performance-driven environment where your contributions to platform innovation directly influence business outcomes at scale. • Wellbeing and work-life balance support, alongside a competitive benefits package designed to recognise the value you bring. Build data systems that power real decisions — apply now to join Citi's next-generation AI and data platform engineering team. • Job Family Group: Technology • Job Family: Applications Development • Time Type: Full time • Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. • Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. • Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.