Citigroup, Inc

Lead Applications Developer (Pega & AI)

Citigroup, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 6 to 10 years of experience in application development or systems analysis, delivering complex software projects.
  • Proficiency in Pega development frameworks for enterprise application configuration.
  • Strong understanding of integrating AI capabilities into application development and design.
  • Expertise in full development lifecycle activities, from analysis to implementation.
  • Subject matter expertise in Pega with a leading ability in technical direction.
  • Demonstrated project management skills from initiation to delivery, adapting to changes in requirements swiftly.
  • Effective communicator, able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver application solutions that conform to architectural standards.
  • Build scalable, high-quality software leveraging Pega and AI for complex business problems.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to define enhancements for new products and processes.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of workflows to identify root causes and engineer solutions.
  • Develop an understanding of the interconnections between architecture, infrastructure, and applications.
  • Mentor mid-level developers, effectively distributing tasks for quality and growth.
  • Evaluate engineering decisions for risk implications, ensuring compliance with standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for flexibility.
  • Strategic influence over architectural and engineering standards in a large-scale organization.
  • Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities in Pega and AI.
  • Competitive financial wellbeing benefits aligned with senior-level contributions.
  • Programs supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.
  • High visibility role impacting Citi's application ecosystem and modern development processes.
Full Job Description
Citi is looking for a Lead Applications Developer to take senior ownership of complex application development initiatives within a global technology team. In this role, you will design and deliver high-impact software solutions integrating Pega development and AI capabilities while setting technical standards and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your work will directly influence how Citi builds and evolves its application landscape to meet the demands of a fast-moving financial services environment.

Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver application solutions that align with Citi's overall architecture, setting standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation across engineering teams.
  • Build scalable, high-quality software using Pega development frameworks and AI-driven techniques to address complex business challenges.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across technology and business functions to define system enhancements that enable new products and process improvements.
  • Lead in-depth analysis of business processes and system workflows to identify root causes and engineer innovative, lasting solutions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of how architecture, infrastructure, and application layers interconnect to deliver integrated technology outcomes.
  • Coach and guide mid-level developers and analysts, distributing work effectively to maintain delivery quality and team growth.
  • Evaluate risk implications of engineering decisions with sound judgement, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and escalating control issues transparently.


Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in application development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering complex software projects.
  • Proficiency in Pega development, with practical experience applying Pega frameworks to build and configure enterprise applications.
  • Proficiency in AI development techniques, with experience integrating AI capabilities into application design and delivery.
  • Deep expertise in systems analysis and software application programming, spanning full development lifecycle activities.
  • Subject matter expertise in Pega with the ability to lead technical direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects from initiation through to successful delivery, managing priorities and adapting quickly as requirements evolve.
  • Clear and confident communicator, able to convey technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate


  • Ability to train and mentor teams on best practices, Engineering standards and work as a team to deliver the goals


Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience collaborating across multiple technology functions, Product and Operations to deliver integrated solutions.
  • A background in mentoring or coaching junior and mid-level engineers in a structured team environment.
  • Ability to think creative and ideate solutions that can simplify and automate workflows


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience


What We Offer

At Citi, senior technologists have the platform to shape meaningful solutions at global scale. You will work alongside skilled engineers and business teams in a performance-driven environment that values technical leadership, continuous growth, and real delivery ownership.
  • A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful team collaboration.
  • Strategic influence over application architecture and engineering standards in a large-scale, globally connected technology organisation.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities to deepen your expertise in Pega, AI, and enterprise application development.
  • Competitive financial wellbeing benefits, including compensation and reward structures aligned to senior-level contribution and impact.
  • Wellbeing and work-life balance support programmes available to all employees.
  • A high-visibility role where your technical decisions and leadership have direct impact on how Citi builds and modernises its application ecosystem.


Apply today to bring your Pega and AI expertise to a senior engineering role where your technical leadership will shape application systems used across one of the world's leading global banks.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00

Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
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Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
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