Engineering Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We're seeking a technically versatile 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
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design, build and maintain scalable and reliable web applications and services
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, Java/SpringBoot, Kotlin 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

Nice to have:

Able to identify and solve problems effectively
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Pragmatic, and a creative approach to managing risk
An advocate of inclusion and diversity in every way
A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Shows enthusiasm and develops trust through empathy
Passionate about site reliability engineering and its impact on product development
Connected to latest technologies, like Generative AI, and keen to put them in practice
A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams and remotely

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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