The Engineering Sr Lead Analyst is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to drive a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead efforts to ensure quality standards are being met within existing and planned framework.
Responsibilities:
- Support all products within functional area, from design to implementation and ongoing performance according to business need
- Identify, establish and maintain strategic partnerships with executives from technology vendors within assigned area and coordinate to influence vendor product roadmaps to be in line with Citi strategic goals
- Ensure that Citi makes appropriate strategic choices in the onboarding, management and exiting of vendors from the product portfolio
- Ensure there is adequate capital budget to develop and implement the assigned strategic technology roadmap
- Provide technical leadership in the design of highly complex systems
- Develop and advocate for new solutions to undefined system needs, where no solution is available within the technical community
- Impact the engineering function by contributing to technical direction and strategic decisions
- Ensure products are ready and adhere to global operational standards for ongoing operation and support
- Mentor junior team members and allocate work
- Exhibit knowledge of how own specialty area contributes to the business and apply knowledge of competitors, products and services
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 15+ of relevant experience in an Engineering role
- Backend: 12+ years of hands-on experience with Java development, including advanced frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or similar. Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven systems.
- Frontend: 8+ years of hands-on experience with modern frontend development using React.js, including its ecosystem (Redux, Context API, Hooks, Webpack, etc.). Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- AI/ML: Proven experience (3+ years) in integrating and applying AI/ML technologies, including familiarity with relevant frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud AI services (e.g., Google AI Platform, AWS AI/ML services), or practical experience in building AI-powered features.
- Databases: Strong proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Experience with database design, optimization, and querying.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure, including knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and experience with automation tools.
- Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices
- Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
- Proven track record of operational process change and improvement
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Systems & Engineering------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$141,440.00 - $212,160.00
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.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
Anticipated Posting Close Date:May 12, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 15+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role
- 12+ years of hands-on experience with Java development
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with modern frontend development using React.js
- Proven experience in integrating and applying AI/ML technologies
- Strong proficiency with relational databases and NoSQL databases
- Experience with public cloud platforms
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Financial Services or large environments
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree preferred
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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