Citi · 10 hours ago
Technology Director
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expCiti is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a visionary Technical Director to lead their Services Digital Platforms Information Reporting & Search. This role involves defining and driving the architectural vision for digital securities information reporting and search platforms while managing multiple engineering teams and fostering partnerships across business units.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Architectural Vision: Define and champion the long-term architectural vision and roadmap for Digital Reporting Platforms, aligning with the overall TTS technology strategy
Platform Modernization: Lead the successful migration of legacy systems to a modern, cloud-native, microservices-based architecture
Design & Development Oversight: Drive the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and high-quality reporting, analytics, and search solutions
Technical Excellence: Instill best practices in software development, architectural patterns, and engineering processes across teams, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and performance
Innovation: Research and integrate emerging technologies, including Generative AI and NLP, to enhance platform capabilities and user experience
Build & Grow Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop multiple diverse engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Performance Management: Oversee all aspects of personnel management, including hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and career development
Resource Optimization: Structure teams and allocate resources efficiently to maximize impact and align with strategic business objectives
Strategic Communication: Prepare and present regular project and team reviews to senior management and business leaders, communicating technical strategy and progress effectively
Partnership: Collaborate extensively with product owners, business stakeholders, and other technology leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Client Focus: Work closely with end-users to understand their needs and continuously enhance the quality and relevance of deliverables
Budget & Planning: Manage the financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for the platform area, contributing to future strategic direction
Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Citi's policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, driving accountability and transparently managing control issues
Operational Resilience: Oversee disaster recovery planning, testing, and approval processes for new applications to ensure continuous service availability
Process Improvement: Contribute to defining and implementing departmental best practices and processes, ensuring transparency and consistency
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology leadership, with a significant focus on large-scale enterprise platforms
8-10+ years of senior managerial experience, leading multiple engineering teams and managing budgets
Proven track record of successfully leading major transformations from legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based reusable omni channel architectures
Foster continuous improvement of software development practices and create an environment of innovation at scale
Strong expertise in technologies such as Angular/React, Java, SpringBoot, No SQL databases, Relational databases, Rest, JSON
Hands-on technical acumen with a problem-solver mindset, capable of diving into technical details to guide teams
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders
Solid understanding of the financial industry, including competitive products and services, with the ability to align technology strategy with commercial objectives
Demonstrated leadership in managing change, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance within a regulated environment
Preferred
Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI technologies
Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design principles and implementation
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
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
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