Job description

Citi is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of application design and development at scale, shaping how digital products are built and delivered across a global financial institution. In this role, you will act as a development lead on mid-to-large scale projects, making consequential engineering decisions and building systems that millions of clients depend on every day. Your technical ownership will directly influence product quality, delivery outcomes, and the pace at which Citi advances its AI and digital capabilities. Responsibilities Design and build end-to-end software solutions that are robust, scalable, and focused on delivering real value to users and the business. Lead engineering decisions on complex, large-scale distributed systems, influencing how applications are architected and delivered across teams. Develop foundational components and production-grade capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models, accelerating Citi s AI platform maturity. Drive the integration and enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI solutions, working across technology domains to ensure successful delivery at scale. Iterate quickly and pragmatically, prioritizing working software and rapid feedback over lengthy upfront design. Champion lean engineering practices through pair programming, streamlined workflows, and continuous improvement of how the team builds and ships software. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex technical and organizational challenges into clear, deliverable engineering outcomes. Required qualifications & skills Five or more years of engineering experience building high-performance, large-scale distributed systems in a production environment. Fluency in Java, Python, or both, applied to deliver scalable backend services and APIs. Hands-on experience building UI components using React JS or Streamlit, with the ability to contribute across the full stack. Practical knowledge of backend frameworks such as Spring (Boot, Core, JDBC, AI) or Flask, used to build reliable, maintainable services. Proficiency with relational and document databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, with the ability to design and optimize data models. Demonstrated ability to design and implement REST or WebSocket APIs that meet performance and reliability requirements at scale. Working knowledge of messaging and event streaming platforms such as Kafka or JMS/MQ, and cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure. Hands-on experience with container orchestration and infrastructure tooling including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm, alongside CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Gradle. What we offer At Citi, senior engineers work on technically demanding problems that matter at a global scale. This is an environment where engineering quality is taken seriously, ownership is real, and the systems you build are relied upon by clients and teams around the world. A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you structure and flexibility without sacrificing team connection. Meaningful engineering ownership with the autonomy to shape design decisions and directly influence how products are built and delivered. Access to continuous learning and professional development, including support for industry certifications and participation in engineering knowledge-sharing forums. A performance-driven environment where your technical contributions directly affect the quality of products delivered to clients at global scale. Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing benefits commensurate with a senior engineering role at a leading global institution. Wellbeing and work-life balance support through programs designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Build the digital platforms that serve clients across the globe — apply now to bring your software engineering expertise to Citi. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Digital Software Engineering ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: Irving Texas United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $107,120.00 - $160,680.00 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: Sep 24, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------ Automated Processing and AI We 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. Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . 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Design and build end-to-end software solutions that are robust, scalable, and focused on delivering real value to users and the business.
Lead engineering decisions on complex, large-scale distributed systems, influencing how applications are architected and delivered across teams.
Develop foundational components and production-grade capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models, accelerating Citi s AI platform maturity.
Drive the integration and enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI solutions, working across technology domains to ensure successful delivery at scale.
Iterate quickly and pragmatically, prioritizing working software and rapid feedback over lengthy upfront design.
Champion lean engineering practices through pair programming, streamlined workflows, and continuous improvement of how the team builds and ships software.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex technical and organizational challenges into clear, deliverable engineering outcomes.
Required qualifications & skills
Five or more years of engineering experience building high-performance, large-scale distributed systems in a production environment.
Fluency in Java, Python, or both, applied to deliver scalable backend services and APIs.
Hands-on experience building UI components using React JS or Streamlit, with the ability to contribute across the full stack.
Practical knowledge of backend frameworks such as Spring (Boot, Core, JDBC, AI) or Flask, used to build reliable, maintainable services.
Proficiency with relational and document databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, with the ability to design and optimize data models.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement REST or WebSocket APIs that meet performance and reliability requirements at scale.
Working knowledge of messaging and event streaming platforms such as Kafka or JMS/MQ, and cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Hands-on experience with container orchestration and infrastructure tooling including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm, alongside CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Gradle.

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