Generative AI Platform Engineering Lead (SVP)

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Job Overview

The Enterprise Analytic Services organization is looking for an engineering lead for Generative AI (GenAI) platforms. The engineering lead is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to drive a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver Generative AI (GenAI) services as turn-key offerings to support Citi lines of businesses.

• Lead the design of hybrid cloud architecture patterns, product evaluations, and enablement efforts to build solutions using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS capabilities.

• Lead the product strategy and roadmap for the GenAI platform services.

• Partner with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors to build and prioritize the book of work for the service.

• Collaborate with vendors and solutions providers to influence product roadmaps in alignment with Citi's business priorities.

Qualifications:

• Subject matter expertise of private and public cloud technologies, architectures, network designs, etc., along with working experience of one of the major public cloud service providers – AWS, GCP, or Azure. GCP experience preferred.

• Practical experience developing, and launching GenAI services on GCP, AWS or Azure for production use in a large-scale enterprise.

• Proven experience and understanding of working with AI & ML technologies.

• Deep understanding of platform architecture, high availability, fail-over, disaster recovery planning, and implementation considerations based on service level agreements. 

• Development experience with one of the major programming or scripting languages Java, Python, Ruby, etc. 

• Working knowledge of container technologies, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD.

• Excellent communication skills to present and get buy-in on strategic initiatives from senior stakeholders and partners.  

• Experience managing vendor resources and aligning book of work with business objectives.  

• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and in a global team of members with diverse skills and backgrounds.

• 10+ of relevant experience in an Engineering role

• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment

• Project Management experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative

• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

• Proven track record of operational process change and improvement

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

We offer:

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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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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