Generative AI Solutions Application Development Lead Senior Vice President
Job description
This is a senior level Hands On Development role
Citi is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Engineering Development Manager, SVP to lead the development of our intelligent document processing platform for the Services Technology Business. This pivotal role involves spearheading the design, architecture, and implementation of highly scalable and robust application systems, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and cloud technologies. If you're ready to shape the future of intelligent automation and lead a talented team to success, we invite you to join us.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development -Hands on Software development
AI/ML Innovation: Drive the implementation of RAG-based architectures and leverage multimodal capabilities of commercial Large Language Models to build intelligent applications, including search, chat agents, and guided analytics.
Engineering Excellence: Implement and champion best DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to streamline development and deployment.
Project & Risk Management: Oversee the Book of Work deliverables, manage project goals, and proactively mitigate risks. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, ensuring the team pivots effectively to meet evolving business needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and external partners. Lead technical design discussions, negotiating feature sets and guiding development efforts across integrating applications.
Product Partnership: Collaborate closely with Product Development to align on priorities, roadmaps, and feature delivery.
Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive industry experience in systems architecture and software development, with a strong emphasis on Data Processing, AI/ML, and DevOps.
8+ years proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex microservices architectures in cloud environments (e.g., single/multi-tenant solutions on AWS, Azure, GCP).
8+ years experience and comprehensive understanding of software development lifecycle, microservices architecture, and API design principles.
5+ years hands-on experience with Python as a primary development language, complemented by full-stack application development.
5+ years experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
5+ years experience in Generative AI technologies, including proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Langchain) and practical experience building applications with Large Language Models.
Experience with diverse data storage solutions (NoSQL, SQL, data lakes) and pipeline orchestration.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing and mentoring engineering teams, setting development standards, and driving project execution.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions and improving performance.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent work experience
Additional Responsibilities & Desired Attributes:
Lead the build-out of an intelligent document processing platform for the Services Technology Business.
Directly work with product partners, developing project plans, and constructing comprehensive roadmaps.
Engage in building robust workflow libraries to enhance platform capabilities.
Demonstrable portfolio of significant software applications developed over the last 5 years.
Experience with full life cycle software development, emphasizing Generative AI integration.
If you are a strategic leader passionate about leveraging AI to build scalable platforms, we encourage you to apply.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
In 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.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Processing, DevOps, Machine Learning (ML), Python (Programming Language).
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
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