Principal Fullstack Software Senior Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Vice President as an Engineering Lead for Application/Product Development. You will drive innovation and lead technology advancements while managing a high-performing engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, including 5 years in leadership roles, with expertise in microservices and full stack development using Java and modern frameworks.

This hybrid role emphasizes collaboration and integration of AI tools to enhance product development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years in a senior leader capacity.
• 5+ years of leading engineering teams in product-centric environments.
• 5+ years experience in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems.
• Must have full stack experience: Java backend, React or Angular frontend.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and decision-making.
• Drive design and implementation of foundational frameworks.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams.
• Oversee software development lifecycle from design to operations.
• Champion agile methodologies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Software engineering

Team leadership

Microservices architecture

Programming languages (Java, Go, Python, C#)

Cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

API design (REST, gRPC)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Kubernetes

Job description

Principal Fullstack Software Senior Vice President

Job Req Id: 26950646

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: May. 05, 2026

Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Senior Vice President (SVP), to join our team as an Engineering Lead for Application/ Product Development. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing and resilient products, driving innovation in product development, and designing robust, scalable software architectures.

You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, leading and designing next-generation frameworks and microservices-based systems. A critical aspect of this role is to champion and integrate cutting-edge AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin) into our engineering workflows to accelerate development cycles, enhance code quality, and foster a culture of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead architectural design and decision‑making, promoting best practices for building scalable, resilient, and secure microservices.
  • Drive the design and implementation of foundational frameworks that enable rapid and consistent product development across multiple teams.
  • Act as the senior technical authority, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on complex technical challenges.
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and operations.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and other business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet customer needs and market demands.
  • Champion agile methodologies and a culture of continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality products efficiently and predictably.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a world‑class engineering organization, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and ownership.
  • Manage and develop engineering talents, set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and create opportunities for career growth within the engineering team.
• Innovation & AI Integration
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends, particularly in software architecture, microservices, and artificial intelligence.
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance engineering productivity and product capabilities.
  • Actively promote and guide the hands‑on use of AI‑driven development tools like GitHub Copilot, Devin, and other emerging technologies to optimize coding, testing, and debugging processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years in a senior leader capacity
• 5+ years experience and extensive track record of leading engineering teams in a product‑centric environment, with a history of successful product launches.
• 5+ years experience and demonstrated expertise in designing and building large‑scale, distributed systems using microservices architecture.
• 5+ years experience and deep and extensive knowledge of modern software architecture principles and framework design.
• Technical Skills
  • 5+ years experience and mastery of one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, C#).
  • 5+ years experience and good understanding of cloud‑native technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).
  • 3+ years proven experience with API design (REST, gRPC), data modeling, and various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
  • Hands‑on experience and proficiency in leveraging AI‑powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin) in a professional engineering environment.
  • Must have full stack –Java backend, React or Angular frontend experience.
• Leadership & Soft Skills
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate large teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with C‑level executives and cross‑functional leaders.
  • A passion for innovation and a forward‑thinking mindset.
• Education
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

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