Lead Developer, Research & Development
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026. Citco scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Citco
The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
About the Team & Business Line:
Within the Transformation Office, Research & Development (R&D) is a multidisciplinary team that delivers immediate value to Citco and its clients by creating innovative solutions and proofs of concept for evolving business needs. Through market analysis and in-depth research, the team identifies opportunities aligned with Citco's and its clients' strategic objectives. R&D collaborates with stakeholders to advance innovation, improve efficiency, strengthen competitiveness, and develop new products and services.
Your Role:
The Lead Developer within the Transformation Office's R&D team will provide technical leadership for AI-enabled solutions supporting a strategic Fund Services transformation program using Sigma, the cloud-native analytics and reporting product from Sigma Computing. The role will integrate cloud data, AI, machine learning, and Sigma-based analytics capabilities while providing design authority, delivery ownership, mentoring, and production-readiness oversight.
- Assess business processes and identify opportunities for AI-enabled optimization
- Design architectures integrating AI capabilities with Sigma-based analytics and reporting solutions
- Enable advanced analytics and insights by combining cloud data platforms, AI services, and Sigma
- Design and implement solutions using AWS services, UiPath, Databricks, and other cloud platforms
- Develop and optimize machine learning models, including LLMs and conversational AI systems
- Establish technical standards, MLOps practices, code-review expectations, and CI/CD pipelines
- Lead PoCs and pilots from feasibility through production readiness
- Ensure solutions adhere to regulatory, security, and responsible AI requirements
- Own the end-to-end solution lifecycle, including monitoring, maintenance, and support
- Guide and mentor developers and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Key Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Technical Expertise
- Leadership
- Quality and Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Communication
- Accountability
- Drive for Results
About You:
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred
- 5+ years of professional software-development experience, including substantial AI/ML delivery experience
- Experience with AWS AI/ML services, LLMs, NLP, and conversational AI
- Expertise in Python, PySpark, and modern ML frameworks
- Track record of successful AI project delivery in enterprise environments
- Ability to provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Assets:
- Hands-on experience with Sigma
- Experience integrating AI/ML solutions with enterprise analytics and reporting products
- Experience supporting cloud-based analytics ecosystems
- AWS, Azure, or machine-learning certification
- Knowledge of DevOps and MLOps practices
- Experience using Jira and Confluence
Salary Range: CAD $108,000 - CAD $140,000
- This posting is for an existing vacancy
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.