SVP - GenAI Full-Stack Engineer Lead

Citigroup Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private Medical Care

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Parental Leave

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in London is seeking a hands-on SVP GenAI Full-Stack Engineer Lead to shape engineering culture and deliver AI-powered products. You will provide technical leadership, stay close to code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale developer platforms and drive AI adoption.

You will mentor engineers and set direction across frontend, backend, APIs, cloud services and platform components, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient systems for global finance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering organisations in a hands-on capacity.
• Experience coding in Python, Go, TypeScript, JavaScript or React.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled or Generative AI solutions within enterprise environments.
• Experience building enterprise-scale cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, containers, microservices and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and delivery of enterprise-scale applications supporting critical business functions and large user populations.
• Remain hands-on with software architecture, system design, code reviews and engineering decision-making.
• Set technical direction across full-stack ecosystems spanning frontend, backend, APIs, cloud services and platform components.
• Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align platform strategy with organisational priorities.
• Deliver high-profile, business-critical programmes with significant operational and executive visibility.
• Champion engineering excellence, DevSecOps principles, platform engineering and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineering managers, principal engineers and senior engineers, building a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Drive adoption of developer platforms, automation capabilities and enterprise engineering standards across multiple teams.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Python

Go

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

SQL

NoSQL

Tools

Kubernetes

Containers

Microservices

Job description

## SVP - GenAI Full-Stack Engineer LeadApply: Hybrid: London United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: 26988023We’re looking for a hands-on engineering lead with a passion for building AI-powered products and shaping engineering culture. You’ll provide technical leadership while remaining close to the code, partnering with teams across the organisation to build scalable developer platforms, influence engineering strategy and drive the adoption of Generative AI and modern engineering practices. Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech. ### Key Responsibilities* Drive the design and delivery of enterprise-scale applications supporting critical business functions and large user populations.* Remain hands-on with software architecture, system design, code reviews and engineering decision-making.* Set technical direction across full-stack ecosystems spanning frontend, backend, APIs, cloud services and platform components..* Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align platform strategy with organisational priorities.* Deliver high-profile, business-critical programmes with significant operational and executive visibility.* Champion engineering excellence, DevSecOps principles, platform engineering and continuous improvement.* Mentor engineering managers, principal engineers and senior engineers, building a culture of technical excellence and accountability.* Drive adoption of developer platforms, automation capabilities and enterprise engineering standards across multiple teams. ### Skills & Experience* Proven experience leading software engineering organisations in a hands-on technical capacity.* Strong software engineering expertise across modern languages and frameworks, including experience coding in one or more of: Python, Go, TypeScript, JavaScript or React.* Experience delivering AI-enabled or Generative AI solutions within enterprise environments.* Experience building enterprise-scale cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, containers, microservices and event-driven architectures.* Strong understanding of distributed systems, resiliency patterns, scalability and performance engineering.* Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies, API design and integration patterns.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technology decisions across numerous teams and organisations.* Growth mindset with a passion for mentoring, coaching and developing technical talent. **What we’ll provide you**By joining Citi, 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* Access to an array of learning and development resources Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.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.