The Lead Solutions Architect at Citi is a strategic professional focused on integrating credit card domain expertise with generative AI innovation. This role involves building foundational knowledge in U.S. Credit Cards while collaborating with top engineering talent. The successful candidate will master credit card domain knowledge to apply AI and machine learning to business challenges. This position offers an opportunity to directly impact customer experiences and operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.

• 6+ years of hands-on technical experience in software development with strong proficiency in backend programming and system design.
• Hands-on experience with technologies like Java, Tibco, Python, AI/ML, and COBOL.
• Deep expertise in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.
• Strong proficiency in web development technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases for handling structured and unstructured data.
• Proven experience with middleware technologies for building event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices for automated testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and experience deploying cloud-based applications.
• Experience with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems and collaborative development practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure application reliability.
• Understanding of security best practices in financial services.
• Eagerness to learn credit card domain knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise communication skills.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Provides architectural vision for assigned IT systems, ensuring architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.
• Develops architecture, strategy, planning, and problem-solving solutions on assigned systems.
• Maintains continuous awareness of business, technical, and infrastructure issues.
• May be accountable for end-to-end results including budgeting and policy formulation.
• Interfaces with vendors to assess their technology and guide their product roadmap.
• Exhibits in-depth knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business.
• Provides thought leadership in subjects that are key to the business.
• Uses analytical thought to resolve issues in complex situations.
• Impacts the technology function through contributions to technical direction and strategic decisions.
• Uses developed communication skills to negotiate at higher levels.
• Designs solution architecture for cloud-native applications.
• Selects project technology stack and performs project architecture reviews.
• Conducts cloud architecture reviews and partners with stakeholders to provide solutions.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.