Strategic Software Architecture Lead

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Irving (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas, seeks a Digital Software Engineering Lead to guide large-scale initiatives and set technical direction across teams. You will drive architecture reviews, champion best practices, and mentor SDEs to deliver robust, scalable systems.

You will collaborate with TPMs and engineering managers, balance business needs with technical constraints, and ensure delivery aligns with Citi's standards and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or Enterprise Architecture.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and large-scale system design.
• Experience guiding architecture decisions and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive large-scale development efforts with guidance for projects and teams.
• Provide architectural guidance and participate in design reviews.
• Mentor and coach SDEs and engineering teams to follow best practices.
• Collaborate with TPMs and engineering managers to manage risks and delivery.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Software architecture

Full stack development

Leadership

Mentoring

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

PCF

Akamai

Job description

Citi in Irving, Texas, seeks a Digital Software Engineering Lead to guide large-scale initiatives and set technical direction across teams. You will drive architecture reviews, champion best practices, and mentor SDEs to deliver robust, scalable systems.

You will collaborate with TPMs and engineering managers, balance business needs with technical constraints, and ensure delivery aligns with Citi's standards and roadmaps.