The Department
Developer Enablement is a function of the CTO organization. Our mission is to make it easy and enjoyable for software engineering teams to go from a business idea to delivering an innovative product solution. The main goals are to improve and upgrade our tools, streamline our processes, automate and strengthen our controls, and help development teams adopt modern working methods.
The Role
Software Engineers are critical to building the products and services we need to deliver innovative tooling within our department. Joining us as an Engineering Leader you will have the opportunity to build high-profile products, work closely with a talented group of peers and have the room to build and improve your own skillset. We believe that our Engineers should be a part of all steps of our product from idea to execution and you will be a key part along every step of that journey. You will also work with Generative AI technologies, such as GPT-5 or Gemini, embedding their capabilities through prompt engineering in our systems.
As a Lead Engineer and Engineering Manager, you will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of user needs and contribute to the overall product vision. Our tech stack is diverse, encompassing (but not limited to) Java/Kotlin, Go, TypeScript, React, Kafka, Kubernetes, Mongo, and Generative AI.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test software applications
- Work closely with other team members to ensure that the software is developed and delivered on time and within budget
- Set the standards for what good looks like; High quality software and great user experiences
- Stay up to date on the latest software development trends and technologies
- Ensure our software platforms are compliant with Citi's security and Software Development Life Cycle processes
- Work with a wide variety of teams across the organisation and help drive them towards an everything-as-code and a codified controls mind-set
- Support and drive cultural change, instigating critical thinking about controls and processes and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement
Characteristics:
- Able to identify and solve problems effectively
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A strong product mindset, putting the user requirements at the forefront of decision making
- Connected to latest technologies such as Generative AI, and keen to put them in practice
- Pragmatic, and a creative approach to managing risk
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Shows enthusiasm and develops trust through empathy
- An advocate of inclusion and diversity in every way
- Connected to latest technologies and keen to put them in practice
- A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams and remotely
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering
- Experience managing a diverse team
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer in product teams
- Strong Experience delivering Java/Spring Boot code with a Mongo database to production
- Proven experience with Kafka, Kafka Streams, and managing large volumes of data
- Proficiency in UI development using modern frameworks (e.g. JavaScript, Node, TypeScript, React, Angular)
- Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, container-based micro-services, distributed logs, SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in an agile software development environment
- Strong hands-on experience with architecting and delivering enterprise scale projects
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
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Time Type:
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Primary Location:
3800 CITIGROUP CENTER DRIVE BUILDING G TAMPA------------------------------------------------------
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
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Other Relevant Skills
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
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Skills Required
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer in product teams
- Strong Experience delivering JavaScript/React and Python/Golang code to production
- Experience working in an agile software development environment
- Proven experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, container-based micro-services, distributed logs, traditional SQL and NoSQL databases, and DevSecOps
- Generative AI hands on experience with Developer Assistants
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 — 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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