Lead Data Platform Engineer

Are you a leader who dreams in data streams and thrives on architecting for scale? Are you ready to step into a high-impact role, setting the technical vision for our next-generation data platform and mentoring the team that will build it?
We are seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join our team in a senior-level leadership position. This is a pivotal role where you will guide the technical direction of our most critical data initiatives, leveraging technologies like Kafka, MongoDB, and Couchbase to redefine how data moves and is utilized across the enterprise. If you are a subject matter expert with a passion for real-time data, modern architecture, and hands-on leadership, we want you on our team

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Drive the Strategic Vision: Partner with management to define and integrate system enhancements, ensuring our data platform meets ambitious business goals and powers the deployment of new, >------------------------------------------------------

  Job Family Group:

  Technology

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  Job Family:

  Applications Development

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  Time Type:

  Full time

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  Primary Location:

  Tampa Florida United States

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  Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

  $113,840.00 - $170,760.00

  
  In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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  Most Relevant Skills

  Please see the requirements listed above.

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  Other Relevant Skills

  For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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  Anticipated Posting Close Date:

  Jun 09, 2026

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