Citigroup, Inc

Senior Engineering Lead

Citigroup, Inc$113K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in software development
  • Proficient in Java, Python, Go Lang
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
  • Familiar with DevOps practices including CI/CD and automated testing
  • Proven skills in AI Engineering Tooling and machine learning frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of complex software solutions for FX Engineering
  • Promote coding and testing best practices
  • Enhance efficiency using DevOps methodologies
  • Implement automated processes for migrations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous learning
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions
  • Stay updated on new technologies and evaluate their impact

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
The Markets FX Engineering Team is at the forefront of innovation, building solutions for developer productivity and better developer experience that empower our global FX engineers to deliver the best solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and best practices to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying software that directly impacts our trading, analytics, and risk management capabilities.

Role Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions for Markets FX Engineering Community.
  • Drive technical excellence, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Drive efficiency through DevOps standards.
  • Implement automated controls and strategic agents for migration processes.
  • Collaborate with product owners, quantitative analysts, and other engineering teams to translate problem statement into technical specifications.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability of systems.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and applicability.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in software development.
  • Strong expertise in core programming languages: Java, Python, Go Lang.
  • Extensive experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
  • Demonstrated experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
  • Proven experience with AI Engineering Tooling, including machine learning frameworks, data processing, and deployment of AI models.
  • Significant experience with Cloud platforms (e.g., OSE, AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native services and architecture patterns.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and resilient design patterns.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge on containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with real-time data processing and messaging systems.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in capital markets or trading systems.
  • Cloud Certification and/or E3/4 will be considered a plus


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Architecture

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

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.

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:
Jun 30, 2026

About Citigroup, Inc

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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