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This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining strategy, architecture, and execution of enterprise-scale AI agent platforms, Python-based data ecosystems, and full-stack solutions.\nThe ideal candidate is a forward-thinking technology leader who can effectively manage Product based(PDLC) teams comprising ~15+ engineers, including AI-assisted/virtual developers (e.g., Devin.AI, GitHub Copilot). You will be instrumental in driving the adoption of AI Product Development Lifecycle (AI PDLC), regulatory-compliant data platforms, and scalable GenAI solutions, while aligning technology initiatives with Retail Risk, Wealth Risk, and regulatory programs such as CCAR (14Q/14A) and FDIC.\nResponsibilities\nLead multiple agile scrum teams comprising ~15+ engineers, including hybrid teams of human engineers and AI-assisted development (Devin.AI, Copilot), ensuring delivery excellence and alignment with business priorities.\n\nDefine and execute the enterprise strategy for Python engineering, AI agent platforms, and full-stack data applications, aligned with Retail and Wealth Risk objectives.\n\nServe as the senior architect and technical authority for enterprise-scale AI agents, data engineering pipelines, and microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security.\n\nDrive the adoption and operationalization of AI Product Development Lifecycle (AI PDLC), including model governance, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and compliance with Model Risk Management (MRM).\n\nLead development of high-volume data pipelines and data federation layers using PySpark, Databricks, Kafka, and Data Mesh architecture to support regulatory reporting (CCAR, FDIC) and risk analytics.\n\nArchitect and oversee GenAI agent ecosystems using LLMs (Google ADK, Gemini/Flash), implementing Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) frameworks to ensure explainability, auditability, and compliance.\n\nDrive AI-augmented software development lifecycle, integrating tools such as Devin.AI, GitHub Copilot, and MCP platforms through advanced prompt engineering and governance guardrails.\n\nLead microservices and cloud-native architecture using FastAPI/Spring Boot, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability and performance.\n\nDrive engineering efficiency and standardization by reusing and repurposing enterprise-level frameworks, platforms, and tools, reducing duplication and accelerating delivery across teams.\n\nEnsure all engineering solutions incorporate data governance and non-functional requirements, including Data Quality (DQ), data lineage, data tracing, and auditability, aligned with enterprise governance processes and regulatory expectations.\n\nAct as a key partner to Risk, Finance, and Retail Banking stakeholders, translating regulatory and business requirements into scalable engineering solutions.\n\nBuild and manage strong relationships with senior business leaders, leading strategic discussions, requirement gathering, and cross-functional alignment.\n\nEstablish engineering standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across teams, ensuring consistency, quality, and reuse.\n\nMentor senior engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n\nAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and escalating control issues with transparency.\n\nQualifications\nRequired:\n12+ years of relevant experience in enterprise application development, data engineering, or AI platform engineering, with a strong track record of leadership in regulated environments.\n\n8+ years of experience leading multi-team Agile organizations (20+ engineers), including managing distributed and hybrid AI-assisted teams.\n\nAdvanced expertise in Python, PySpark, and Databricks ecosystem for large-scale data processing and ELT/ETL pipelines.\n\nProven experience architecting and implementing enterprise AI/GenAI platforms, including agentic AI frameworks, LLM integrations, and prompt engineering.\n\nHands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Devin.AI and GitHub Copilot and integrating them into engineering workflows.\n\nStrong experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud-native deployment (Kubernetes/OpenShift).\n\nStrong experience with event-driven architectures and streaming platforms (Kafka).\n\nDeep understanding of data architecture, data mesh, data federation, and regulatory data requirements.\n\nExceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.\n\nExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks) and modern data ecosystems.\n\nFamiliarity with frontend technologies (React/Angular) for full-stack solution delivery.\n\nProven client relationship management experience, with the ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders, lead strategic discussions, and drive consensus across business and technology teams.\n\nPreferred:\nStrong exposure to Retail lending/Credit Risk and Regulatory platforms, including CCAR (14Q/14A /14M), FDIC reporting, and enterprise risk aggregation.\n\nDeep Core Systems Expertise in Retail Banking domains such as: Cards, Mortgages, Loans, Wealth Lending, Finance and Risk data platforms\n\nStrong Business Domain Knowledge with experience working directly with Retail Banking and Risk organizations, including understanding of business processes, architecture, and infrastructure.\n\nExperience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps practices.\n\nKnowledge of AI Product Development Lifecycle (AI PDLC) and model governance frameworks.\n\nRelevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Data/AI, Kubernetes).\n\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.\n\nMaster’s degree is preferred.\n\n------------------------------------------------------\nJob Family Group:\nTechnology------------------------------------------------------\nJob Family:\nApplications Development------------------------------------------------------\nTime Type:\nFull time------------------------------------------------------\nPrimary Location:\nRutherford New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------\nPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range:\n$176,720.00 - $265,080.00In 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.\n------------------------------------------------------\nMost Relevant Skills\nPlease see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------\nOther Relevant Skills\nFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------\nAnticipated Posting Close Date:\n------------------------------------------------------\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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