Principal Generative AI Software Engineer - SVP

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Principal Generative AI Software Engineer to join their dynamic Markets team. This role focuses on developing innovative AI applications and backend systems using cutting-edge technologies like Java, Python, and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, experience with AI-powered systems, and a passion for mentoring others. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and extensive benefits including annual leave, medical care, and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on software engineering expertise in Java or Python.
• Experience with backend development for AI-powered systems.
• Familiarity with Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-driven applications using Java, Python, and modern backend frameworks.
• Integrate LLMs into enterprise-scale systems.
• Design and implement vector search solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

Backend Development

Security Best Practices

Kubernetes

Docker

Tools

Spring Boot

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Maven

Gradle

FAISS

Milvus

Pinecone

Job description

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Principal Generative AI Software Engineer - SVP, London

Client:

11037 Citibank, N.A. United Kingdom

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

We are Citi’s Markets team—a group of passionate and talented engineers, product managers, and tech specialists transforming ambiguous ideas into cutting-edge, scalable products. We specialize in Generative AI, backend engineering, and cloud-native architectures to develop mission-critical systems at a global scale. Our team is at the forefront of innovative AI-powered applications, large-scale infrastructure, and modern backend development using Java, Python, Golang, Spring Boot, Flask, and Kubernetes. We focus on integrating RAG-powered LLMs, implementing advanced vector search (FAISS, Milvus, Pinecone), and building scalable and high-performance AI-driven solutions.

You Might Be a Good Fit If You:

• Have deep hands-on software engineering expertise in Java or Python
• Thrive in a results-driven, flexible environment
• Have experience with backend development for AI-powered systems
• Want to develop AI-powered applications leveraging RAG frameworks, Vector and Similarity search
• Have experience with Maven or Gradle for Java project dependency management
• Understand security best practices (Spring Security, SSO, authentication protocols)
• Are comfortable working with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native architectures

What You’ll Do as Part of the Tech Strategy Team:

• Develop AI-driven applications using Java, Python, and modern backend frameworks
• Integrate LLMs into enterprise-scale systems using internal frameworks and libraries
• Design and implement vector search solutions using FAISS, Milvus, and Pinecone
• Build scalable APIs and backend services using Spring Boot, Flask, and FastAPI
• Optimize data storage and retrieval with PostgreSQL/MongoDB and distributed databases
• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications using Kubernetes and Docker
• Implement security best practices with Spring Security and SSO
• Leverage Maven or Gradle for efficient Java project build and dependency management
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration

Experience That Will Help You Succeed in This Role:

• Proficiency in Java or Python for backend development
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Flask, FastAPI, and API design
• Experience with vector search frameworks (FAISS, Milvus, Pinecone)
• Expertise in Kubernetes and Docker for scalable deployment
• Understanding of authentication & security frameworks (Spring Security, SSO)
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and distributed storage
• Experience with Maven or Gradle for Java project management
• Familiarity with Golang (a plus but not mandatory)
• Experience working in cloud-native, high-performance environments
• Contributions to open-source AI/ML or backend engineering projects

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge GenAI-powered applications at a global scale
• Collaborate with top engineers in AI, backend, and cloud technologies
• Innovate with LangChain, vector search, and cloud-native architectures
• Build enterprise AI applications that impact millions of users

If you’re excited about backend engineering for AI-powered systems, LLM integrations, and scalable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!

What we’ll provide you

This is a unique role that will put you in the position to be part of a new venture and actively drive change. Every day there will be new challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.