Engineering Lead & Compliance Strategy Architect

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Mississauga; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG seeks a senior engineering professional to serve as the technology SME for internal and external stakeholders, guiding firm-mandated controls and compliance initiatives. The role drives architecture direction across projects, defines product and process enhancements, and mentors junior engineers.

Risk-aware delivery is essential in our global financial services environment. The successful candidate will leverage deep backend skills, strong communication, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 13+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role.
• Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Experience in Financial Services or large global environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technology subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide direction for compliance initiatives and firm mandated controls.
• Define system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.
• Advise or mentor junior team members and influence engineering decisions.
• Assess risk and drive compliance with laws, rules and regulations.

Skills

Python/Java

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

REST APIs

Databases

Networking basics

AI for code/design

Communication skills

Project management

Financial Services domain knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Citibank (Switzerland) AG seeks a senior engineering professional to serve as the technology SME for internal and external stakeholders, guiding firm-mandated controls and compliance initiatives. The role drives architecture direction across projects, defines product and process enhancements, and mentors junior engineers.

Risk-aware delivery is essential in our global financial services environment. The successful candidate will leverage deep backend skills, strong communication, and hands-on