Job Description
Citi is looking for a Lead IT Architect to shape the technology landscape of a global financial institution, driving enterprise-wide architectural strategy across complex, large-scale IT systems. In this role, you will serve as a recognized technical authority — translating sophisticated business challenges into robust, forward-thinking solutions that directly influence the performance and direction of the technology function. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced architect ready to lead with both technical depth and strategic vision.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of enterprise IT architecture across major, complex technology programs, ensuring all solutions align with established enterprise blueprints and long-term technology strategy.
- Build and maintain technology roadmaps by evaluating emerging technologies and translating their potential into actionable business recommendations.
- Design end-to-end systems architecture and provide technical leadership across the full systems development lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable, well-structured technical solutions that address real-world operational needs.
- Evaluate and recommend infrastructure, platforms, and communication frameworks that support Citi's IT goals and evolving technology needs.
- Drive integrated systems planning by identifying and championing innovative technologies that strengthen and modernize existing capabilities.
- Act as a senior technical advisor to stakeholders across business and technology teams, guiding architecture decisions through expert counsel and collaborative influence.
- Mentor and support junior team members, sharing architectural knowledge and fostering technical growth across the team.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 6+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems design, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver solutions for complex, enterprise-scale technology environments.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across technology and business teams, including external stakeholders where required.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the initiative to take ownership of new challenges and deliver results under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Methodical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail and sound analytical thinking.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with competitor technology products and services, and an understanding of how architectural specialisms contribute to commercial outcomes.
- Experience applying hardware engineering principles alongside software architecture in the design of integrated product solutions.
What We Offer
At Citi, you will work at the intersection of technology and global finance, contributing to architectural decisions that shape systems used by millions of clients worldwide. We offer an environment built on collaboration, continuous development, and meaningful impact — where experienced professionals have the space to lead, grow, and deliver work that matters.
- Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting a sustainable and productive working rhythm.
- Access to learning and development resources that keep your skills sharp and your career trajectory moving forward.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, complex technology challenges with global reach and real business consequence.
- A collaborative team environment where your technical expertise and architectural insight directly shape outcomes.
- Wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives designed to help you perform at your best.
- Competitive financial reward and benefits package reflective of your seniority and contribution.
- Exposure to a global network of technology and business professionals across one of the world's leading financial institutions.
Apply now to bring your architectural expertise to a global stage and help define the technology foundations that drive Citi forward.
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Architecture------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$125,760.00 - $188,640.00
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:Oct 13, 2026------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems design, or a related technical discipline
- Experience designing and delivering solutions for complex, enterprise-scale technology environments
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities simultaneously
- Ability to build effective relationships across technology and business teams, including external stakeholders
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with ownership of new challenges and ability to deliver under pressure and tight deadlines
- Methodical problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with competitor technology products and services
- Understanding of how architectural specialisms contribute to commercial outcomes
- Experience applying hardware engineering principles alongside software architecture in integrated product solutions
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including free in-network preventive care, mental-health resources, and the Be Well Program. Materials also state new hires have access to health and insurance benefits from the outset.
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan offers a $1-for-$1 match up to 6% of eligible pay. New employees are eligible for the plan, with automatic enrollment after 90 days if they do not enroll themselves.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits highlight fertility treatment coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to $30,000, and disability coverage. Coverage extends to spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender identity or sexuality, with gender-affirming care-related support noted.
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What We Do
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
