Director, Technology Architect, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Chennai

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We are seeking a transformative and hands-on Technology Architect to lead our engineering and delivery functions at the Director level. This strategic role is pivotal in shaping the future of our technology landscape. You will be responsible for architecting and delivering next-generation solutions, with a strong focus on Generative AI, agentic frameworks, and cloud-native paradigms.

Job Responsibility:

Architect and lead the development of innovative, full-stack solutions with clean, simple interfaces, leveraging open-source components and API-centric design principles
Drive the exploration and implementation of Gen AI solutions and agentic frameworks
Lead teams in creating proofs-of-concept and scalable applications that push the boundaries of software development paradigms
Champion cloud-ready and cloud-agnostic architectural patterns, ensuring applications are built for Kubernetes-native environments
Drive the migration from legacy hardware to modern, containerized cloud infrastructure, taking accountability for delivery targets
Take ownership of improving the organization's DORA metrics
Design, implement, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines to enable Release-on-Demand (ROD)
Foster a culture of continuous delivery
Influence and guide teams that do not report directly to you to ensure cohesive and timely delivery
Champion and lead the adoption of a developer and testing manifesto, promoting best practices in code hygiene and repository ownership
Deliver solutions that are inherently secure and less prone to vulnerabilities by integrating automated security tools like Renovate directly into the development pipeline
Define and promise the effectiveness of engineering excellence based on objective, measurable metrics
Interface effectively with senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology to align architectural strategy with business objectives and ensure seamless execution
Act as a senior technical mentor to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

20+ years of progressive experience in technology, with a significant portion in hands-on architecture, software engineering, and senior leadership roles
Proven track record as a full-stack architect with deep expertise across multiple technology layers
Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering Gen AI solutions, with hands-on expertise in agentic frameworks and tools
Expertise in API-centric design, microservices architecture, and leveraging open-source components
Extensive experience with cloud-native architecture, including containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and building cloud-agnostic applications
Strong background in establishing mature CI/CD pipelines for Release-on-Demand (ROD)
Proven ability to improve DORA metrics and integrate security tools (e.g., Renovate) into the development lifecycle
Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver results through cross-functional teams, often without direct authority
Experience championing engineering best practices for code hygiene, repository management, and developer/testing manifestos
A strong sense of ownership with a track record of taking on and delivering against ambitious targets for technology transformation and legacy system modernization
Experience within financial services or a similarly complex, large-scale enterprise environment is highly advantageous
Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
An advanced degree is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer policies
Focus on employee well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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