Data Architect

Key Skills

Java Programming, Management, Python Programming, SQL, Git, XML-JSON, Apache Kafka, Scala Programming, JIRA, Apache Hive, SPARK Programming, SFTP, Parquet, Bitbucket, Avro

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.

This is a position within the Ingestion team of the DRIFT data ecosystem. The focus is on ingesting data in a timely , complete, and comprehensive fashion while using the latest technology available to Citi. The ability to leverage new and creative methods for repeatable data ingestion from a variety of data sources while always questioning is this the best way to solve this problem and am I providing the highest quality data to my downstream partners are the questions we are trying to solve.

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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Application Development using JAVA, Scala, Spark
• Familiarity with event driven applications and streaming data
• Experience with Confluent Kafka, HDFS, HIVE, structured and unstructured database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with various schema and data types -> JSON, AVRO, Parquet, etc.
• Experience with various ELT methodologies and formats -> JDBC, ODBC, API, Web hook, SFTP, etc.
• Experience working within the Agile and version control tool sets (JIRA, Bitbucket, Git, etc.)
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred