Lead Applications Architect (Hybrid)

Overview of the Role

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.

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Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy
    * Help set the overall technology vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
    * Lead and inspire a global technology organization, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
    * Champion technology exploration, generate and sell ideas to executive leadership.
    * Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
Product Development & Delivery
    * Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing maintenance.
    * Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products and services within budget and resource constraints.
    * Implement and manage effective product development methodologies (e.g., Agile, SAFe).
    * Drive the adoption of modern technologies and best practices (e.g., DevSecOps, Cloud).
Team Management & Development
    * Build, develop, and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
    * Manage and allocate resources effectively across multiple projects and teams.
    * Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Innovation & Growth
    * Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends to drive innovation and growth.
    * Lead the development and implementation of new products and features.
    * Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and practices.
Collaboration & Communication
    * Effectively communicate technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, marketing, sales).
    * Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts..

Qualifications:

* 20+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a proven track record of success.
* Experience leading and working with global technology teams.
* Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
* Experience with a variety of technologies, including cloud computing, big data, and Open Source 
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Experience building and scaling SaaS platforms.
* Experience in a large financial conglomerate
* Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.  Executive education from top-tier institutions a plus. ​

* Experience with specific technologies mentioned in the resume (e.g., Java, Node.js, Angular, AWS, MongoDB).
* Experience implementing SAFe Agile and DevSecOps practices.
* Experience with strategic planning and execution.
* Experience managing large-scale projects.
* Hands-on technical leadership experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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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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