Solution Engineer Specialist - Technical Product Owner (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Mississauga is seeking a Solution Engineer Specialist to establish and implement application systems. Candidates should have significant experience in software development and Agile methodologies, with strong problem-solving skills. This role involves liaising between business users and technologists to drive product development and address complex system challenges.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience working in Waterfall and Agile Scrum projects.
• Scrum Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical vision and execution of a complex product.
• Understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts.

Skills

Technical background

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Solution Engineer Specialist and Technical Product Owner is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. This role is responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical, and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical vision and execution of a complex product, focusing on the technical aspects of product development and working closely with engineering teams.
• Understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that the product aligns with both user needs and technical feasibility.
• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives for complex transformation projects and foster communication between business stakeholders and technology.
• Consult with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards and recommends solutions.
• Support system change processes from requirements through implementation and provide input based on analysis of information.
• Code scripts as needed to support the business and development of requirements.
• Consult with business clients to understand and assess system functional specifications to meet organizational goals.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
• Act as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts and work as a team to achieve business objectives, performing other duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical background with experience in software development, engineering, or related fields.
• Extensive experience working in Waterfall and Agile Scrum projects.
• Scrum Certification preferred.
• Subject Matter expertise with JIRA and Confluence a big plus.
• Experience in data analysis with intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Proven interpersonal, data analysis, diplomatic, management and prioritization skills.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities and build/develop working relationships.
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically with attention to detail.
• Problem Solver: ability to solve complex issues and remove barriers, understanding internal and external organizational structures, dynamics and trade-offs.
• Committed to a customer-first approach.
• Growth Mind-set: experience and passion for learning; implementing practices from others; trying, failing, sharing practices and knowledge for others’ benefit.

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Additional

• Ability to work with remote teams and remote management.
• Some project management experience would be an advantage.