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Senior Data Platform Engineer

Citibank

Location

Irving, TX, Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$107,120 - $160,680 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval-75% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Data Platform Engineer, AVP role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting high-performance data processing solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python/PySpark, SQL Server, and ETL/data pipelines, while also troubleshooting production data applications. This position requires independent work on complex assignments and collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and leveraging new technologies to enhance data solutions.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, application development, or database development.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark for large-scale data processing and ETL development.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL/T-SQL and relational database technologies, preferably Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience with Microsoft BI/SSIS or comparable enterprise ETL technologies.
  • Experience working with large datasets and distributed data platforms such as Hadoop/HDFS/Hive.
  • Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and support scalable ETL/data-processing pipelines using Python/PySpark and Microsoft BI/SSIS.
  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects for high-volume applications.
  • Identify and resolve query and database performance issues through execution-plan analysis and query optimization.
  • Develop and support solutions processing large data volumes across SQL Server and distributed data platforms.
  • Analyze failed jobs, data-quality issues, and production incidents to implement sustainable resolutions.
  • Develop and support enterprise batch-processing workflows using scheduling/orchestration platforms such as AutoSys.
  • Implement validation, reconciliation, and data-quality controls within data pipelines.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce development standards for SQL, Python/PySpark, and ETL components.
  • Use Git-based source control and participate in CI/CD processes.

Benefits

  • Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Citibank Na

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

75

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

569

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-75%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-58%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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