Apps Development Sr Group Manager- Director

• Possess in-depth technology experience in executing enterprise-level projects, leveraging innovation in design and development, and delivering robust solutions through collaboration, socialization of ideas, and capturing diverse thought processes
• Drive the design and development of solutions with close collaboration from solution architecture and key business stakeholders, enhancing the quality of deliverables
• Ensure adherence to policy and procedures throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile practices
• Meet with stakeholders, program sponsors, and First & Second lines of defense (LODs) to define end-to-end business processes, high-level scope, roadmaps, and other operational requirements
• Manage and develop multiple professional teams to accomplish established goals, conduct personnel duties (e.g., performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary actions), and ensure team adherence to best practices and processes
• Create and maintain long-term strategy to achieve business and regulatory objectives in a systematic, well-designed, and timely manner
• Prepare and present program/project updates with risks & issues and potential remediation plans to senior management and business leaders
• Work closely with key technology SMEs to address business architecture requirements
• Provide conceptual analyses for a variety of broad and complex issues
• Manage all products from design to implementation and ongoing performance according to business requirements
• Ensure all technology standards are developed, understood, and adhered to operationally around the globe
• Ensure that Citi makes appropriate strategic choices in onboarding, managing, and existing vendors from the product portfolio
• Manage a department of multiple teams from various technology disciplines, overseeing planning, performance management/counseling, pay decisions, and other personnel actions
• Provide an environment where Subject Matter Experts can prosper and deliver effectively
• Oversee the technology budget and manage forecasts to ensure relevant targets are met
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of how technology integrates within Citi and of direct competitors' products and services
• Make evaluative judgments based on analyzing information in complicated or unique situations, utilizing multiple sources of information

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise application development with full-stack technologies
• Proven hands-on experience in Java, JEE, Streaming, API, Microservices, Containerization, and UX/UI tools such as Angular JS/React
• Demonstrated experience with Generative AI technologies, including but not limited to, prompt engineering, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and working with large language models (LLMs)
• Familiarity with GenAI platforms and frameworks such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), Google AI Development Kit (ADK), LangChain, and LangGraph are highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of data engineering, DB models, and architecture in RDBMS, Big Data, and other cloud databases such as Snowflake, Databricks
• Strong fundamentals in programming languages, data structures & algorithms
• Excellent can-do attitude, problem-solving, and creativity skills with strong critical thinking
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience in FinTech or the financial industry is beneficial but not mandatory
• Bachelor's degree/University degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience in FinTech or the financial industry is beneficial but not mandatory

• 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