Engineering Lead for Application Product Development - Senior Vice President

Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview We are seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Senior Vice President (SVP), to join our team as an Engineering Lead for Application/ Product Development. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of building and scaling high‑performing and resilient products, driving innovation in product development, and designing robust, scalable software architectures. You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, leading and designing next‑generation frameworks and microservices‑based systems. A critical aspect of this role is to champion and integrate cutting‑edge AI development tools, such as GitHub Copilot and Devin, into our engineering workflows to accelerate development cycles, enhance code quality, and foster a culture of innovation. Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead architectural design and decision‑making, promoting best practices for building scalable, resilient and secure microservices. Drive the design and implementation of foundational frameworks that enable rapid and consistent product development across multiple teams. Act as the senior technical authority, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on complex technical challenges. Oversee the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and operations. Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design and other business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet customer needs and market demands. Champion agile methodologies and a culture of continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality products efficiently and predictably. Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead, mentor and grow a world‑class engineering organization, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and ownership. Manage and develop engineering talents, set clear goals, provide regular feedback and create opportunities for career growth within the engineering team. Innovation & AI Integration Stay at the forefront of industry trends, particularly in software architecture, microservices and artificial intelligence. Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance engineering productivity and product capabilities. Actively promote and guide the hands‑on use of AI‑driven development tools like GitHub Copilot, Devin and emerging technologies to optimise coding, testing and debugging processes. Champion an AI‑First Culture Key driver in our transition to an AI‑first mindset. Re‑think problem‑solving and architecture to make machine learning and intelligent systems core components. Lead by example, identifying opportunities to apply AI to create step‑change improvements in our products and processes. Qualifications Experience 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity. Extensive track record of leading engineering teams in a product‑centric environment, with a history of successful product launches. Demonstrated expertise in designing and building large‑scale, distributed systems using microservices architecture. Deep knowledge of modern software architecture principles and framework design. Technical Skills Mastery of one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C#. Solid understanding of cloud‑native technologies and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes). Proven experience with API design (REST, gRPC), data modelling and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL). Hands‑on experience with AI‑powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, etc.) in a professional engineering environment. Leadership & Soft Skills Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate large teams. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, translating business needs into technical solutions. Proven ability to influence and collaborate with C‑level executives and cross‑functional leaders. A passion for innovation and a forward‑thinking mindset. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field. Compensation and Benefits Primary salary range: $156,160.00 – $234,240.00 per year. In addition to base salary, Citi may offer discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards where eligible. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident and disability insurance; wellness programmes; and paid time off including vacation, sick leave and holidays. For further details, visit the Citi benefits portal. Equal Employment Opportunity Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify the recruiting team for assistance. Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights poster are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citi