Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview Join Citi's XVA Technology team in London as a Lead Software Engineer, Applications Development at Vice President level - a senior role at the forefront of engineering innovation within a globally operating financial institution. In this position, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of complex application systems that directly shape how technology integrates across critical business functions. Working alongside high-calibre engineers and engaged business partners, you will own technical outcomes at scale and drive meaningful improvement across applications platforms. Responsibilities Lead the design and development of application systems and software, ensuring solutions align with the overall architecture blueprint and meet evolving business requirements. Partner with multiple management teams to define system enhancements that support the deployment of new products and process improvements. Resolve high-impact technical problems by conducting in-depth analysis of complex business processes, system workflows, and industry standards. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation to maintain quality and consistency across the engineering team. Build comprehensive knowledge of how business functions such as architecture and infrastructure interconnect, applying this understanding to deliver integrated technical solutions. Translate business context and domain knowledge into well-scoped technical solutions, bridging the gap between stakeholder intent and engineering execution across the full development lifecycle. Apply AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot or Devin with critical engineering judgment - reviewing outputs rigorously, asking the right questions to validate context, and safeguarding code quality, security, and architectural integrity before integration. Mentor and coach mid-level developers and analysts, providing technical guidance and allocating work to support team delivery and professional growth. Assess risk in engineering and business decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and controls while maintaining transparency in issue escalation and reporting. Required Qualifications
Senior Software Engineer - XVA Tech (VP) - Citi employer: Citi
Citi is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Equities Technology team. Employees benefit from cutting-edge technology, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. With a focus on high-performance analytics and real-time data solutions, Citi empowers its engineers to make impactful contributions while enjoying a supportive atmosphere in a globally recognized financial institution.
