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In this role, you will design and deliver high-impact software solutions integrating Pega development and AI capabilities while setting technical standards and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your work will directly influence how Citi builds and evolves its application landscape to meet the demands of a fast-moving financial services environment.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and deliver application solutions that align with Citi's overall architecture, setting standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation across engineering teams.\n\nBuild scalable, high-quality software using Pega development frameworks and AI-driven techniques to address complex business challenges.\n\nPartner with senior stakeholders across technology and business functions to define system enhancements that enable new products and process improvements.\n\nLead in-depth analysis of business processes and system workflows to identify root causes and engineer innovative, lasting solutions.\n\nDevelop a deep understanding of how architecture, infrastructure, and application layers interconnect to deliver integrated technology outcomes.\n\nCoach and guide mid-level developers and analysts, distributing work effectively to maintain delivery quality and team growth.\n\nEvaluate risk implications of engineering decisions with sound judgement, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and escalating control issues transparently.\n\nRequired Qualifications & Skills\n6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in application development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering complex software projects.\n\nProficiency in Pega development, with practical experience applying Pega frameworks to build and configure enterprise applications.\n\nProficiency in AI development techniques, with experience integrating AI capabilities into application design and delivery.\n\nDeep expertise in systems analysis and software application programming, spanning full development lifecycle activities.\n\nSubject matter expertise in Pega with the ability to lead technical direction.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead projects from initiation through to successful delivery, managing priorities and adapting quickly as requirements evolve.\n\nClear and confident communicator, able to convey technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nAbility to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate\n\nAbility to train and mentor teams on best practices, Engineering standards and work as a team to deliver the goals\n\nBeneficial Skills & Qualifications\nExperience collaborating across multiple technology functions, Product and Operations to deliver integrated solutions.\n\nA background in mentoring or coaching junior and mid-level engineers in a structured team environment.\n\nAbility to think creative and ideate solutions that can simplify and automate workflows\n\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience\n\nWhat We Offer\nAt Citi, senior technologists have the platform to shape meaningful solutions at global scale. You will work alongside skilled engineers and business teams in a performance-driven environment that values technical leadership, continuous growth, and real delivery ownership.\nA hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful team collaboration.\n\nStrategic influence over application architecture and engineering standards in a large-scale, globally connected technology organisation.\n\nAccess to continuous learning and professional development opportunities to deepen your expertise in Pega, AI, and enterprise application development.\n\nCompetitive financial wellbeing benefits, including compensation and reward structures aligned to senior-level contribution and impact.\n\nWellbeing and work-life balance support programmes available to all employees.\n\nA high-visibility role where your technical decisions and leadership have direct impact on how Citi builds and modernises its application ecosystem.\n\nApply today to bring your Pega and AI expertise to a senior engineering role where your technical leadership will shape application systems used across one of the world's leading global banks.\n------------------------------------------------------\nJob Family Group:\nTechnology------------------------------------------------------\nJob Family:\nApplications Development------------------------------------------------------\nTime Type:\nFull time------------------------------------------------------\nPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range:\n$120,800.00 - $170,800.00------------------------------------------------------\nMost Relevant Skills\nPlease see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------\nOther Relevant Skills\nFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------\nAutomated Processing and AI\nWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.\nImportantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. 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