Apps Development Group Manager

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Citi’s Functions Technology is responsible for delivering Technology solutions to Citi's Functions organizations. Functions Technology mission is to optimize Citi's Technology environment by delivering world class applications, driving standardization of the production environment, reducing complexity, optimizing management of systems supporting global functions such as Compliance, Controls, Internal Audit and Risk, and introducing innovative technologies that provide new business capabilities, reduce the technology total cost of ownership, and create a competitive advantage for Citi.

• Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
• Architect scalable, high‑performing systems using cloud‑native architecture and proven design patterns.
• Build foundational frameworks across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead.
• Lead data engineering efforts, including:
  • Data modeling
  • Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
  • Batch and streaming data processing
  • Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines
  • Big data technologies
• Drive Generative AI adoption across product lines, leveraging LLMs and AI‑driven automation to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value.

• Actively contribute to product requirements analysis and solution architecture.
• Lead proof‑of‑concepts, design of critical components, and code reviews.
• Implement foundational components across Java, Python, and Angular for enterprise‑grade applications.
• Champion AI‑based code generation tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability.

• Mentor and lead a global team of engineering leads and senior developers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards.

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 6+ years in hands‑on leadership roles.
• Proven experience in cloud‑native architecture and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event‑driven architectures.
• Hands‑on coding experience with Angular, Type Script, and modern front‑end frameworks.
• Deep experience in data engineering, including pipelines (ETL/ELT), data storage (warehouses, lakes), batch/stream processing, data modeling, governance, and big data technologies.
• Familiarity with Generative AI technologies (LLMs, prompt engineering, AI integration patterns).
• Strong understanding of SAFe Agile framework and enterprise‑scale agile delivery.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops, CI/CD, container orchestration, and observability tools.
• Experience in large‑scale financial services enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.

• Experience with Financial Risk and Data.
• Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SAFe Agile.
• Experience with AI/ML platforms and advanced data engineering.

• Job Family Group: Technology
• Job Family: Applications Development
• Time Type: Full time
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
• Salary Range: $ – $
• Benefits: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off packages; paid holidays.
• Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jan 14, 2026

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