Principal AI Engineer & Architecture Leader

Citi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in London is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer to drive AI transformation and reimagine core business processes. You will bridge business needs with technical solutions, mentor teams, and guide architecture for scalable, robust software solutions.

The role focuses on collaborating with technology leaders, delivering high-quality code, and shaping Citi's AI capabilities across the organization. A strong passion for AI and business impact is essential.

Qualifications

• Prove experience in a Software Engineering leader role with 1 or more leveraging AI coding agents effectively.
• Deeply interested in building solutions that delight the consumer and are technically sound.

Responsibilities

• Apply depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with stakeholders on a regular basis
• Develop and engineer solutions within multiple agile software delivery teams, working to collaboratively deliver sprint goals, write code, and participate in the broader Citi technical community.
• Actively contributes to the implementation of critical features and complex technical solutions. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets the highest standards of quality.
• Collaborate with other Principal Engineers to define and evolve the overall system architecture and design.
• Provide guidance on scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Offer expert engineering guidance and support to multiple teams, helping them overcome technical challenges, make informed decisions, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Skills

AI coding agents

Engineering leadership

System architecture

Agile delivery

Job description

Citi in London is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer to drive AI transformation and reimagine core business processes. You will bridge business needs with technical solutions, mentor teams, and guide architecture for scalable, robust software solutions.

The role focuses on collaborating with technology leaders, delivering high-quality code, and shaping Citi's AI capabilities across the organization. A strong passion for AI and business impact is essential.