Hands-On AI Engineering Director – Payments Platform

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking an AI Augmented Engineering Director to lead the strategy and implementation of their Payment and Cash Management platform. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a strong hands-on technical background in coding and architecture.

The role includes overseeing the integration of AI in engineering practices, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with various departments to improve client experiences and operational controls.

Citi offers an attractive salary range of $170,000 to $300,000 and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience.
• Hands-on coding required.
• Experience with financial products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and delivery of transactional platforms.
• Drive integration of AI across engineering practices.
• Ensure end-to-end engineering excellence and regulatory compliance.

Skills

AI Augmented Engineering

Hands-on coding

Technical leadership

Managerial experience

Financial products knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Java

Python

React

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Citi is seeking an AI Augmented Engineering Director to lead the strategy and implementation of their Payment and Cash Management platform. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a strong hands-on technical background in coding and architecture.

The role includes overseeing the integration of AI in engineering practices, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with various departments to improve client experiences and operational controls.

Citi offers an attractive salary range of $170,000 to $300,000 and comprehensive employee benefits.