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Job description
Citi is hiring a Vice President Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Ontario, Canada role ($121k–$171k). Apply directly on Citi's careers page below.
VP Senior Software Engineer
Location: Ontario Canada
Remote Type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Extensive experience system analysis and in designing of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Proficient in core software development technologies including Java 8+, message queues, RDBMS and REST APIs
- Extensive experience working with JVM-based languages including Scala
- Skilled in designing and implementing user interfaces with reactive frameworks like Angular and React
- Experienced in designing multi-threaded applications and microservices-based architectures
- Understanding of streams, reactive functional programming and event-driven architectures
- Expertise in monitoring, analysing and improving performance of highly distributed, multi-threaded applications
- Experience automating build, test, deployment and release phases of SDLC (git, CI/CD pipelines)
- Familiar with containerization concepts and experience working with virtualization platforms
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Vice President Software Engineer at Citi?
The estimated salary range for Vice President Software Engineer at Citi is $121,000 - $171,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Vice President Software Engineer at Citi?
The required skills for Vice President Software Engineer at Citi include: Java, REST, Scala, Angular, React, Microservices, Git, CI/CD.
What is the seniority level for Vice President Software Engineer at Citi?
Vice President Software Engineer at Citi is a Manager / Senior level position.
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