Data Engineering Lead; Ab Initio), Vice President

Position: Data Engineering Lead (Ab Initio), Vice President
## Data Engineering Lead (Ab Initio), Vice President Apply remote type:
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July 5, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication

Are you a senior data engineering expert ready to make an impact at a global financial institution? Bring your deep expertise in Ab Initio and ETL development to Citi's Oracle Ledger Data Engineering team, where you'll design and build critical data solutions at the heart of our financial systems.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
** Team/Role Overview
** Join the Oracle Ledger Data Engineering team, a cornerstone of Citi's Finance Technology division. Our team is responsible for engineering and maintaining the critical data pipelines that feed into Citi's Oracle General Ledger system, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the firm's financial data.

As a senior engineer on this team, you will be at the intersection of finance and technology. You will collaborate daily with business users, financial analysts, and cross-functional technology partners to understand complex requirements and deliver robust, high-performance data solutions.

This role offers the unique opportunity to not only build and support essential ETL processes but also to innovate by designing automated utilities and providing best-in-class solutions that directly impact Finance Technology operations. If you are a technical leader passionate about solving complex data challenges in a dynamic financial environment, this team is the right place for you.
** What you’ll do
*** Design, develop, and optimize complex, high-performance ETL applications using the full Ab Initio tool kit (GDE, Control Centre, Metadata Hub) to meet business and functional requirements.
* Collaborate closely with business users, financial analysts, and cross-functional technology teams to understand requirements, provide effort estimates, and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
* Drive all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an Agile methodology, including preparing handover documents, performing unit/SIT testing, and supporting UAT and production implementations.
* Utilize your SQL and RDBMS knowledge to investigate and analyze complex data issues, ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial data within the Oracle ledger.
* Innovate and improve processes by designing and creating automated utilities that enhance system performance and efficiency.
* Take ownership of technical issues by monitoring processes, resolving testing defects, and managing bug tracking in Jira.
** What we’ll need from you
** We are looking for a seasoned technical expert with a proven track record of delivering robust data solutions within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will bring:
* Software development experience in a Banking or Financial Technology environment.
* Extensive, hands-on experience developing complex ETL applications using the Ab Initio tool kit (GDE, Control Centre, Metadata Hub, etc.).
* Deep expertise in RDBMS (preferably Oracle) and the ability to write advanced SQL to analyze and resolve complex data issues.
* Strong proficiency in UNIX environments and shell scripting.
* Proven experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and deep familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership, manage risks, and drive tasks to completion.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business users and cross-functional teams.
* A Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent practical experience.
** What we can offer you
** This role offers a unique opportunity to become a subject matter expert in the key…