Senior Software Engineer Digital Platforms Assistant Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Irving (TX); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Citi seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own design and development of scalable digital platforms in Irving, TX. You will lead mid-to-large scale projects and make architectural decisions that impact millions of clients worldwide.

In this hybrid role, you’ll build AI-enabled services, APIs, and distributed systems using Java and Python, with React front-ends and modern tooling. You’ll influence delivery, drive quality, and partner across teams to ship value quickly.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of engineering experience building high-performance, large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build end-to-end software solutions that are robust, scalable, and deliver value to users and the business.
• Lead engineering decisions on complex, large-scale distributed systems across teams.
• Develop AI/LLM capabilities to accelerate Citi's AI platform maturity.
• Drive integration and enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI solutions.
• Iterate quickly, prioritizing working software and rapid feedback over lengthy upfront design.
• Champion lean engineering practices through pair programming and streamlined processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex challenges into deliverable outcomes.

Skills

Java

Python

React JS

Streamlit

Distributed systems

REST APIs

WebSocket APIs

Leadership

Team collaboration

Tools

Spring Framework

Flask

Oracle DB

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

JMS/MQ

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

Jenkins

Gradle

Job description

## Senior Software Engineer Digital Platforms Assistant Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: Irving Texas United States: Full time: Posted Today: 26994974Citi is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of application design and development at scale, shaping how digital products are built and delivered across a global financial institution. In this role, you will act as a development lead on mid-to-large scale projects, making consequential engineering decisions and building systems that millions of clients depend on every day. Your technical ownership will directly influence product quality, delivery outcomes, and the pace at which Citi advances its AI and digital capabilities.**Responsibilities*** Design and build end-to-end software solutions that are robust, scalable, and focused on delivering real value to users and the business.* Lead engineering decisions on complex, large-scale distributed systems, influencing how applications are architected and delivered across teams.* Develop foundational components and production-grade capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models, accelerating Citi's AI platform maturity.* Drive the integration and enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI solutions, working across technology domains to ensure successful delivery at scale.* Iterate quickly and pragmatically, prioritizing working software and rapid feedback over lengthy upfront design.* Champion lean engineering practices through pair programming, streamlined workflows, and continuous improvement of how the team builds and ships software.* Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex technical and organizational challenges into clear, deliverable engineering outcomes.**Required qualifications & skills*** Five or more years of engineering experience building high-performance, large-scale distributed systems in a production environment.* Fluency in Java, Python, or both, applied to deliver scalable backend services and APIs.* Hands-on experience building UI components using React JS or Streamlit, with the ability to contribute across the full stack.* Practical knowledge of backend frameworks such as Spring (Boot, Core, JDBC, AI) or Flask, used to build reliable, maintainable services.* Proficiency with relational and document databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, with the ability to design and optimize data models.* Demonstrated ability to design and implement REST or WebSocket APIs that meet performance and reliability requirements at scale.* Working knowledge of messaging and event streaming platforms such as Kafka or JMS/MQ, and cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure.* Hands-on experience with container orchestration and infrastructure tooling including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm, alongside CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Gradle.**What we offer**At Citi, senior engineers work on technically demanding problems that matter at a global scale. This is an environment where engineering quality is taken seriously, ownership is real, and the systems you build are relied upon by clients and teams around the world.* A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you structure and flexibility without sacrificing team connection.* Meaningful engineering ownership with the autonomy to shape design decisions and directly influence how products are built and delivered.* Access to continuous learning and professional development, including support for industry certifications and participation in engineering knowledge-sharing forums.* A performance-driven environment where your technical contributions directly affect the quality of products delivered to clients at global scale.* Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing benefits commensurate with a senior engineering role at a leading global institution.* Wellbeing and work-life balance support through programs designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.Build the digital platforms that serve clients across the globe — apply now to bring your software engineering expertise to Citi.------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family Group:**Technology------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**Digital Software Engineering------------------------------------------------------## **Time Type:**Full time------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location:**Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$107,120.00 - $160,680.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.