VP Architecture Lead — Strategic Enterprise Design

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi, a leading global bank, seeks an Architecture Lead Analyst to shape enterprise IT architecture and strategic technology decisions in New York. You will guide cross-functional teams, align investments with transformation goals, and define scalable, secure systems across Citi's global platforms.

Requirements include 6+ years in enterprise IT architecture, cloud experience, and proficiency in Java, Python, TypeScript, or COBOL.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT architecture and systems design.
• Deep expertise in end-to-end systems design with hardware-software integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and enterprise blueprints.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, TypeScript, or COBOL in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, and observability tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural vision for large IT systems and ensure blueprint conformance.
• Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Provide technical leadership across components and system designs.
• Translate business problems into scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and influence decisions with strong communication.

Skills

Enterprise IT architecture

Cloud platforms

Programming: Java

Programming: Python

Programming: TypeScript

Programming: COBOL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Databases

Monitoring/Observability

AI/ML frameworks

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TIBCO

Apache Kafka

MuleSoft

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Splunk

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Citi, a leading global bank, seeks an Architecture Lead Analyst to shape enterprise IT architecture and strategic technology decisions in New York. You will guide cross-functional teams, align investments with transformation goals, and define scalable, secure systems across Citi's global platforms.

Requirements include 6+ years in enterprise IT architecture, cloud experience, and proficiency in Java, Python, TypeScript, or COBOL.