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Java Engineering Lead - SVP - Citi

Belfast Full-Time 60000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a team in developing innovative software solutions and mentor fellow engineers.
Company: Citi is a global leader in financial services, dedicated to making a positive impact.
Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, 27 days annual leave, private medical care, and more perks.
Why this job: Join a collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and community impact.
Qualifications: Experience in software engineering leadership and proficiency in multiple programming languages required.
Other info: Citi values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels welcome at work.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 84000 £ per year.

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Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 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
The Department
Developer Enablement is a function of the CTO organisation. 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
We\’re seeking a technically versatile Hands-On Engineering Lead to join our department. You\’ll provide technical leadership and strategic direction, shaping the future of our software engineering efforts and promoting cultural change across the organisation. This role demands a strong understanding of software engineering best practices and the ability to instill them within a team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
As the Engineering Lead, you\’ll need to demonstrate a deep understanding of user needs and contributing to the overall product vision. Our tech stack is diverse, encompassing (but not limited to) Java, Go, React, Kubernetes, Mongo, and Generative AI features requiring adaptability and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities:

Work with a wide variety of Citi teams (not limited to Technology) and help them drive towards everything-as-code and adoption of Developer Engineering tooling and capabilities
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design, build and maintain scalable and reliable web applications and services
Be hands-on with coding and software design to ensure adherence to high quality standards and best practices
Mentor and nurture other engineers to help them grow their skills and expertise
Support and drive cultural change, including 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
Pragmatic, and a creative approach to managing risk
An advocate of inclusion and diversity in every way
A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Shows enthusiasm and develops trust through empathy
Passionate about site reliability engineering and its impact on product development
Connected to latest technologies, like Generative AI, and keen to put them in practice
A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams and remotely

Experience:

Proven experience as a hands on Engineering Lead, Software Engineering Manager, or similar role
Strong expertise in multiple programming languages (java/springboot openshift, REST, Kafka), architecture/design
Strong understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
Proven experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, container-based micro-services, distributed logs, SQL and NoSQL databases, and DevSecOps
Experience working in a product focused team as opposed to a project focused team is beneficial

What we\’ll provide you
By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit ourGlobal Benefitspage to learn more.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
Job Family Group:
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Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.——————————————————
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 .
View Citi\’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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Seniority level

Executive

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Full-time

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Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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