VP, AI-Driven Java Full-Stack Leader

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Java Full Stack Lead - Vice President to oversee the design, building, and operation of intelligent systems fundamental to their global production environment. The successful candidate will lead in AI-native development, ensuring reliability and scalability of production software. This role involves working in a hybrid model, fostering collaboration across teams and mentoring others in AI engineering practices.

Applicants should come with strong programming skills, preferably in Java or Python, along with hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering. Strong knowledge in CI/CD practices and a degree in a related technical field are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering or production engineering with high business impact.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML engineering and working with LLM APIs.
• Experience designing and deploying agentic systems using frameworks like LangChain.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains production-grade software systems.
• Architects AI workflows connecting autonomous systems with production environments.
• Leads development of observability solutions integrating intelligent agents.

Skills

Java

Python

AI/ML engineering

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical subject

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Job description

Citi is seeking a Java Full Stack Lead - Vice President to oversee the design, building, and operation of intelligent systems fundamental to their global production environment. The successful candidate will lead in AI-native development, ensuring reliability and scalability of production software. This role involves working in a hybrid model, fostering collaboration across teams and mentoring others in AI engineering practices.

Applicants should come with strong programming skills, preferably in Java or Python, along with hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering. Strong knowledge in CI/CD practices and a degree in a related technical field are required.