Engineering Lead Analyst - VP

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Engineering Lead Analyst (VP) to lead a range of hardware, software, and network infrastructure initiatives within the Technology group. You will guide a team, ensure quality standards, and shape the technology domain roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.

The role requires 13+ years in engineering, strong backend skills (Python or Java), experience with CI/CD and container tech (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift), and a proven ability to drive process improvements in a complex

Qualifications

• 13+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role.
• Backend programming in Python or Java.
• Ability to convey ideas concisely without clarification.
• Able to use AI to contribute to code/design.
• Databases, networking, REST APIs, CLI tools.
• Hands-on CI/CD and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Experience in Financial Services or large global environment.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technology SME for stakeholders and guide compliance initiatives and roadmaps.
• Ensure function integration aligns with business goals.
• Define system enhancements for new products and processes.
• Recommend product customization for integration.
• Identify root causes and business impact of issues.
• Mentor junior team members and influence decisions.
• Drive risk awareness and compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Python

Java

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Project Management

Independent ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Engineering Lead Analyst - VP

Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

Hybrid

Job Overview

The Engineering Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for leading a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead efforts to ensure quality standards are being met within existing and planned framework. Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technology subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders and provide direction for all firm mandated controls and compliance initiatives, all projects within the group and in creating a technology domain roadmap
• Ensure that all integration of functions meet business goals
• Define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process enhancements
• Recommend product customization for system integration
• Identify problem causality, business impact and root causes
• Exhibit knowledge of how own specialty area contributes to the business and apply knowledge of competitors, products and services
• Advise or mentor junior team members
• Impact the engineering function by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 13+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role
• High proficiency in at least one backend object-oriented programming language (Python or Java preferred)
• Ability to convey their ideas concisely without requiring clarification
• Able to use AI appropriately and effectively to contribute to code / design
• Fundamentals related to databases, networking, REST APIs, CLI tools
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and containerization technologies like Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment
• Project Management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices
• Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Proven track record of operational process change and improvement

Education:

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

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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