Lead AI/ML Solutions Architect — Credit Card Tech

Citigroup; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect in the U.S. Credit Cards domain to drive architectural excellence and guide AI-driven financial services initiatives.

You will work with engineering teams to align credit card domain knowledge with generative AI and machine learning to solve real‑world business challenges. You will lead design discussions, define strategic directions, and collaborate with back-end systems, databases, and middleware while adopting modern DevOps practices and

Qualifications

• Architectural vision for IT systems aligned with enterprise blueprints
• Proactively define direction for future projects across channels
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural vision for assigned IT systems, including Internet applications.
• Develops architecture, strategy, planning, and problem solving across projects.
• Maintains awareness of business, technical, and infrastructure issues to aid creative solutions.
• May be accountable for budgeting, policy formulation, and future-state technology strategies.
• Interfaces with vendors to assess their technology and guide product roadmaps based on Citi requirements.
• Exhibits deep knowledge of how their specialization contributes to the business and commercial environment.
• Provides thought leadership on key business subjects and technical direction.
• Uses analytical skills to resolve complex issues and influence technology strategy and risk decisions.
• Negotiates and communicates with stakeholders at higher levels to drive decisions.

Job description

Citi is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect in the U.S. Credit Cards domain to drive architectural excellence and guide AI-driven financial services initiatives.

You will work with engineering teams to align credit card domain knowledge with generative AI and machine learning to solve real‑world business challenges. You will lead design discussions, define strategic directions, and collaborate with back-end systems, databases, and middleware while adopting modern DevOps practices and