The Senior Architectural and Engineering Lead will drive the vision, design, and execution of regulatory big data and core application frameworks. This pivotal role involves leading a high-performing technology team to build and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade frameworks for regulatory reporting applications. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Java and big data technologies within the financial services domain to address complex business challenges. A strong commitment to innovation through AI and ML integration is essential for streamlining regulatory onboarding processes.

• 10+ years of proven experience in a senior-level architectural and engineering role.
• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives within the banking or financial services industry.
• In-depth domain knowledge of financial services, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, reporting standards, and complex financial data structures.
• Deep, hands-on experience with the Java platform, including Core Java, Spring/Spring Boot, concurrency, JVM tuning, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP in combination with big data technologies like Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Kafka, and Databricks.
• Practical knowledge of integrating machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI models within big data and enterprise application environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Lead and guide a core technology team responsible for developing, scaling, and maintaining foundational core frameworks primarily based on Java.
• Build, optimize, and maintain robust big data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and Databricks.
• Establish and enforce best practices for Java-based development to ensure high-throughput, low-latency, and thread-safe execution.
• Lead the architecture governance process, including participating in Architecture Review Boards and conducting technology assessments.
• Evaluate and test potential architecture designs to ensure they meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Evaluate complex technical options, conduct comparative analyses, and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams across business, technical, and data architecture domains to ensure alignment.
• Provide strong technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

• 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.