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About The Company
Citi is a global leader in the financial services industry, renowned for its innovative approach to banking and technology. Operating in over 180 countries, Citi facilitates the movement of approximately $5 trillion daily across its extensive network. The company is committed to redefining the future of finance by integrating cutting-edge technology solutions, including artificial intelligence and cloud-native applications, to enhance operational efficiency, security, and customer experience. Citi’s technological infrastructure supports a diverse range of financial products and services, making it a pivotal player in shaping global markets. The organization fosters a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and innovation, emphasizing diversity and inclusion to create a dynamic and supportive work environment.
About The Role
The SVP - GenAI Full-Stack Engineer Lead is a strategic leadership position responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of enterprise-scale AI-powered solutions within Citi’s technology ecosystem. This role requires a hands-on engineering leader who is passionate about building innovative products leveraging Generative AI and modern engineering practices. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance across full-stack environments, including frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud services, ensuring the delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-performing applications that support critical business functions. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders to align technological strategies with organizational goals, driving adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of global finance through technology, working in a hybrid environment based in London, United Kingdom.
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Qualifications
- Proven experience leading software engineering teams in a hands-on technical capacity
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Go, TypeScript, JavaScript, or React
- Experience delivering AI-enabled or Generative AI solutions within enterprise environments
- Extensive knowledge of building cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, containers, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resiliency patterns, and performance engineering
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL database technologies, API design, and integration patterns
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams
- Experience mentoring technical teams and fostering a culture of technical excellence
- Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation
Responsibilities
- Drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications supporting critical business operations
- Remain actively involved in software architecture, system design, code reviews, and engineering decision-making processes
- Set and execute the technical strategy across full-stack ecosystems, including frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud services
- Collaborate with senior technology and business stakeholders to ensure platform strategies align with organizational priorities
- Lead high-visibility, business-critical programs and initiatives with operational and executive impact
- Champion engineering best practices, DevSecOps principles, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor and develop engineering managers, principal engineers, and senior engineers to cultivate a culture of technical excellence and accountability
- Promote the adoption of developer platforms, automation capabilities, and enterprise engineering standards across multiple teams
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Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual reviews
- Hybrid working model, allowing up to 2 days remote work per week
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Discretional annual performance-related bonus
- Private Medical Care and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Exclusive discounts for employees, their families, and friends
- Access to extensive learning and development resources to support career growth
Equal Opportunity
Citi is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and participate in our ongoing efforts to promote equity and inclusion.
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