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Citi · 1 day ago

Apps Development Group Manager

Rutherford New Jersey United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$177K/yr - $265K/yr

10+ years exp

Citi is a global financial services company that provides a broad range of financial products and services. They are seeking an Apps Development Group Manager who will lead large-scale engineering initiatives and mentor senior engineering talent while driving Generative AI adoption within a SAFe Agile operating model.

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Responsibilities

Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement

Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns

Build foundational frameworks across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead

Lead data engineering efforts, including:

Data modeling

Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)

Batch and streaming data processing

Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines

Big data technologies

Drive Generative AI adoption across product lines, leveraging LLMs and AI-driven automation to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value

Actively contribute to product requirements analysis and solution architecture

Lead proof-of-concepts, design of critical components, and code reviews

Implement foundational components across Java, Python, and Angular for enterprise-grade applications

Champion AI-based code generation tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks

Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability

Mentor and lead a global team of engineering leads and senior developers

Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability

Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards

Qualification

Cloud-native architectureData engineeringAngularMicroservicesSAFe AgileDevOpsGenerative AIJavaPythonTypeScriptStakeholder managementCommunication skills

Required

10+ years in software engineering, with 6+ years in hands-on leadership roles

Proven experience in cloud-native architecture and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures

Hands-on coding experience with Angular, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks

Deep experience in data engineering, including pipelines (ETL/ELT), data storage (warehouses, lakes), batch/stream processing, data modeling, governance, and big data technologies

Familiarity with Generative AI technologies (LLMs, prompt engineering, AI integration patterns)

Strong understanding of SAFe Agile framework and enterprise-scale agile delivery

Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, container orchestration, and observability tools

Experience in large-scale financial services enterprise environments

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills

Preferred

Experience with Financial Risk and Data

Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SAFe Agile

Experience with AI/ML platforms and advanced data engineering

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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