Principal Fullstack Software Senior Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP) to serve as the Engineering Lead for Application/Product Development in Mississauga. This role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in software engineering and a record of driving innovation. The SVP will oversee architectural design, lead engineering teams, and champion AI integration, ensuring high-quality product development. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of microservices architecture and modern software principles, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years in a senior leader capacity.
• Extensive track record of leading engineering teams in a product-centric environment.
• Expertise in designing large-scale distributed systems using microservices.
• Deep knowledge of modern software architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and decision-making for microservices.
• Drive the design of foundational frameworks for product development.
• Act as a senior technical authority for engineering teams.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Champion agile methodologies for high-quality products.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Leadership skills

Microservices architecture

Programming languages mastery (Java, Go, Python, C#)

Cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes)

API design experience (REST, gRPC)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin)

Job description

We are seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Senior Vice President (SVP), to join our team as an Engineering Lead for Application/ Product Development. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of building and scaling high‑performing and resilient products, driving innovation in product development, and designing robust, scalable software architectures.

You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, leading and designing next‑generation frameworks and microservices‑based systems. A critical aspect of this role is to champion and integrate cutting‑edge AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin) into our engineering workflows to accelerate development cycles, enhance code quality, and foster a culture of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead architectural design and decision‑making, promoting best practices for building scalable, resilient, and secure microservices.
  • Drive the design and implementation of foundational frameworks that enable rapid and consistent product development across multiple teams.
  • Act as the senior technical authority, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on complex technical challenges.
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and operations.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and other business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet customer needs and market demands.
  • Champion agile methodologies and a culture of continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality products efficiently and predictably.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a world‑class engineering organization, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and ownership.
  • Manage and develop engineering talents, set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and create opportunities for career growth within the engineering team.
• Innovation & AI Integration
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends, particularly in software architecture, microservices, and artificial intelligence.
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance engineering productivity and product capabilities.
  • Actively promote and guide the hands‑on use of AI‑driven development tools like GitHub Copilot, Devin, and other emerging technologies to optimize coding, testing, and debugging processes.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years in a senior leader capacity
• 5+ years experience and extensive track record of leading engineering teams in a product‑centric environment, with a history of successful product launches.
• 5+ years experience and demonstrated expertise in designing and building large‑scale, distributed systems using microservices architecture.
• 5+ years experience and deep and extensive knowledge of modern software architecture principles and framework design.

Technical Skills

• 5+ years experience and mastery of one or more modern programming languages (Java, Go, Python, C#).
• 5+ years experience and good understanding of cloud‑native technologies and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).
• 3+ years proven experience with API design (REST, gRPC), data modeling, and various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Hands‑on experience and proficiency in leveraging AI‑powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin) in a professional engineering environment.
• Must have full stack –Java backend, React or Angular frontend experience.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate large teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with C‑level executives and cross‑functional leaders.
• A passion for innovation and a forward‑thinking mindset.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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