AI/ML Full Stack Software Engineering Lead, VP

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer Lead/Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience in Full Stack development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in React/Angular, Micro Frontends, Java, Node.js, RESTful APIs, DevOps tools and modern AI/ML technologies, with a proven track record of leading teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering high quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable, high performance web applications using Angular, TypeScript, SCSS/SASS, Bootstrap, and React.
• Build and maintain backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express.js for RESTful API development.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services for seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms using JWT, OAuth and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Work with relational databases, MySQL, Oracle for data management and analysis.
• Deploy and manage applications in AWS/OpenShift/Tekton environments.
• Establish CICD pipelines using Jenkins, OpenShift, and Docker to automate deployments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues using SonarQube, ELK stack, Splunk and AppDynamics.
• Work within Agile frameworks to drive software development best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, UI/UX, backend and product management.
• Implement AI-based features using Generative AI models (OpenAI GTP, Google Gemini, etc.).
• Work with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain and OpenAI APIs to optimize AI-driven applications.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment.
• Experience with Micro Frontends and modular UI architecture.
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven analytics and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of Java 8 and above, backend REST APIs.
• Maven/Gradle, ECS, ELK, App dynamics, Splunk is a plus.
• Built and maintained Build Scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid Experience with NgRx or any other Redux libraries.
• Exposure to Cloud infrastructure both on-premises and public cloud (i.e., OpenShift, AWS, etc.) 
• Exposure to Quality as Code Implementation (i.e. TDD, BDD, Unit Testing, Selenium)  
• Exposure to API Management tools 
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Good knowledge of AI (Co-pilot) and automation tools to increase development efficiency and quality.
• Nice to have : AI/ML & Gen AI : OpenAI GPT, LangChain, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Digital Software Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$138,720.00 - $208,080.00

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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 06, 2025

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