Controls Tech EIM Database Lead / Database Engineering Lead at Citi

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Pune, Maharashtra
Type: Full-time, Other
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Description

Citi is hiring a Database Technical Lead (C13 / VP) to lead the architecture, modernization, administration, resiliency, security, governance, and technical leadership of enterprise database platforms across relational, NoSQL, and distributed systems. The role covers cloud and DBaaS migrations, high availability and disaster recovery, performance tuning, database DevOps, infrastructure as code, regulatory compliance, and mentorship of senior engineers in a large-scale financial services environment.

Required Skills

Oracle
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Python
Bash
Ansible
Terraform
Prometheus
Grafana
AppDynamics
HashiCorp Vault
CyberArk
RMAN

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 12+ years of progressive experience in database engineering and administration.
At least 3+ years in a lead or architect capacity within a large-scale enterprise financial services environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Oracle Database Administrator / Specialist
AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
PostgreSQL / EDB Certified Professional
MongoDB Certified DBA Associate / Professional
Translation Company Name: Professional