Generative AI Solutions Application Development Manager Senior Vice President

Hobbsnews; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 176,720 - 265,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) contributions

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Hobbsnews is seeking a Senior Engineering Development Manager in Jersey City, NJ, to lead the development of an intelligent document processing platform. This role involves software development, AI/ML innovation, and engineering excellence within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with a strong background in systems architecture, software development, and leadership in engineering teams. This position includes a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems architecture and software development focusing on Data Processing and AI/ML.
• 8+ years experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures in cloud environments.
• 5+ years experience with Python and full-stack application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of intelligent document processing platform.
• Oversee project goals and risks, ensuring team adaptability to changing priorities.
• Collaborate with product partners to align project plans and roadmaps.

Skills

Software Development

AI/ML Innovation

DevOps Practices

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

This is a senior level Hands On Development role

Citi is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Engineering Development Manager, SVP to lead the development of our intelligent document processing platform for the Services Technology Business. This pivotal role involves spearheading the design, architecture, and implementation of highly scalable and robust application systems, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and cloud technologies. If you're ready to shape the future of intelligent automation and lead a talented team to success, we invite you to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development - Hands on Software development
• AI/ML Innovation: Drive the implementation of RAG-based architectures and leverage multimodal capabilities of commercial Large Language Models to build intelligent applications, including search, chat agents, and guided analytics.
• Engineering Excellence: Implement and champion best DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to streamline development and deployment.
• Project & Risk Management: Oversee the Book of Work deliverables, manage project goals, and proactively mitigate risks. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, ensuring the team pivots effectively to meet evolving business needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and external partners. Lead technical design discussions, negotiating feature sets and guiding development efforts across integrating applications.
• Product Partnership: Collaborate closely with Product Development to align on priorities, roadmaps, and feature delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive industry experience in systems architecture and software development, with a strong emphasis on Data Processing, AI/ML, and DevOps.
• 8+ years proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex microservices architectures in cloud environments (e.g., single/multi-tenant solutions on AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 8+ years experience and comprehensive understanding of software development lifecycle, microservices architecture, and API design principles.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience with Python as a primary development language, complemented by full‑stack application development.
• 5+ years experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• 5+ years experience in Generative AI technologies, including proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Langchain) and practical experience building applications with Large Language Models.
• Experience with diverse data storage solutions (NoSQL, SQL, data lakes) and pipeline orchestration.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing and mentoring engineering teams, setting development standards, and driving project execution.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions and improving performance.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent work experience

Additional Responsibilities & Desired Attributes

• Lead the build‑out of an intelligent document processing platform for the Services Technology Business.
• Directly work with product partners, developing project plans, and constructing comprehensive roadmaps.
• Engage in building robust workflow libraries to enhance platform capabilities.
• Demonstrable portfolio of significant software applications developed over the last 5 years.
• Experience with full life cycle software development, emphasizing Generative AI integration.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $176,720.00 - $265,080.00 per year.

In addition to salary, Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off packages (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays); and discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Benefits may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

If you are a strategic leader passionate about leveraging AI to build scalable platforms, we encourage you to apply.

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