The Principal Engineer, Cloud-Native Applications will act as a hands-on technical leader responsible for the design, development, and implementation of advanced application systems. This role emphasizes innovation in data migrations and hybrid cloud environments, utilizing expertise in Java and Python while integrating emerging AI technologies. The engineer will mentor teams and ensure adherence to architectural standards and regulatory compliance. This position is critical for driving technical excellence and collaboration across various teams.

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, focusing on backend systems, data engineering, or cloud-native applications.
• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data migrations and building robust data pipelines across hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services, specifically AWS and GCP.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with foundational AI models and prompt engineering concepts.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts.

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex application systems and data solutions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on coding in Java and Python.
• Architect and implement robust data migration strategies for seamless data transfer between diverse systems.
• Design, build, and optimize high-performance data pipelines and integration solutions across on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• Drive technical excellence in application development, embracing cloud-native principles and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in core technologies, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and innovative solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into application landscapes.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural blueprints, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

• 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.