About this opportunity
Citigroup Inc. lists this Senior Software Engineer Digital Platforms Assistant Vice President opportunity in irving, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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
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Other Relevant Skills
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Anticipated Posting Close Date
Sep 24, 2026
Automated Processing and AI
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Worksite address
irving, TX, 75084, US
Who can apply
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