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Engineering Lead - SVP

United Kingdom, Belfast · Job Posted January 22, 2026
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We're seeking a technically versatile GenAI Full-stack Engineering Lead to join our department. You'll provide technical leadership and strategic direction, shaping the future of our software engineering efforts and promoting cultural change across the organisation. This role demands a strong understanding of software engineering best practices and the ability to instill them within a team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

Job Responsibility

  • Work with a wide variety of Citi teams (not limited to Technology) and help them drive towards everything-as-code and adoption of Developer Engineering tooling and capabilities
  • Build AI-powered, data-intensive applications
  • Be hands-on with coding and software design to ensure adherence to high quality standards and best practices
  • Mentor and nurture other engineers to help them grow their skills and expertise
  • Support and drive cultural change, including instigating critical thinking about controls and processes and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Software Engineering Manager, or similar role
  • Strong expertise in multiple programming languages (preferably Python, Go, and TypeScript), frameworks, and tools
  • Strong understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Proven experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, container-based micro-services, distributed logs, SQL and NoSQL databases, and DevSecOps
  • Experience working in a product focused team as opposed to a project focused team is beneficial

What we offer

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

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