Senior Applications & Platform Engineering Leader

Citigroup; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup is seeking an Applications Development Senior Group Manager in Jersey City, NJ to lead and grow multiple engineering teams, shaping system architecture and delivery for critical financial platforms.

You will drive technology strategy, oversee regulatory compliance, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience and technology leadership.
• 8-10+ years of direct managerial experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Hands-on engineering management with ability to handle complex products.
• Extensive experience with financial products and payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams to achieve goals, manage performance, hiring and discipline.
• Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management.
• Drive system architecture design and development with end-users.
• Ensure compliance with Citi policies and maintain documentation.
• Manage budgeting, planning, policy, and future strategy.
• Oversee disaster recovery plans and testing.
• Lead local staff forums and communicate updates.
• Define and implement best practices across departments.
• Assess risk and ensure regulatory and ethical standards.

Skills

Software engineering

Technology leadership

People leadership

Financial services experience

Application development

Job description

Citigroup is seeking an Applications Development Senior Group Manager in Jersey City, NJ to lead and grow multiple engineering teams, shaping system architecture and delivery for critical financial platforms.

You will drive technology strategy, oversee regulatory compliance, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced banking environment.