Engineering Lead - SVP at Citi

The Role
We're seeking a technically versatile GenAI Full-stack Engineering Lead to join our department. You'll provide technical leadership and strategic direction, shaping the future of our software engineering efforts and promoting cultural change across the organisation. This role demands a strong understanding of software engineering best practices and the ability to instill them within a team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

As the Engineering Lead, you’ll need to demonstrate a deep understanding of user needs and contributing to the overall product vision. Our tech stack is diverse, encompassing (but not limited to) Python, Go, TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Mongo, and Generative AI features requiring adaptability and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a wide variety of Citi teams (not limited to Technology) and help them drive towards everything-as-code and adoption of Developer Engineering tooling and capabilities.
• Build AI-powered, data-intensive applications.
• Be hands-on with coding and software design to ensure adherence to high quality standards and best practices.
• Mentor and nurture other engineers to help them grow their skills and expertise.
• Support and drive cultural change, including instigating critical thinking about controls and processes and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement

Characteristics:

• Able to identify and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Pragmatic, and a creative approach to managing risk.
• An advocate of inclusion and diversity in every way.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Shows enthusiasm and develops trust through empathy.
• Passionate about site reliability engineering and its impact on product development.
• Connected to latest technologies, like Generative AI, and keen to put them in practice.
• A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams and remotely

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Software Engineering Manager, or similar role.
• Strong expertise in multiple programming languages (preferably Python, Go, and TypeScript), frameworks, and tools.
• Strong understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proven experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, container-based micro-services, distributed logs, SQL and NoSQL databases, and DevSecOps.
• Experience working in a product focused team as opposed to a project focused team is beneficial.