Senior Technology Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Tampa

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

141440.00 - 212160.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Technology Lead is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining and driving the architectural vision and technical strategy for critical IT systems and applications, with a specific focus on digital assets and token services. This role requires deep technical expertise in distributed ledger technologies, blockchain, and tokenization, coupled with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and implementation. The architect will lead and mentor development teams, ensuring solutions align with enterprise blueprints and contribute significantly to the firm's technical direction and business outcomes within the evolving landscape of digital finance.

Job Responsibility:

provide clear architectural vision and strategic direction for complex IT systems and applications
develop comprehensive architecture, strategy, planning, and problem-solving solutions at an enterprise level for digital asset platforms
drive the technical direction and strategic decisions for the technology function
act as a visionary and maintain awareness of industry trends and regulatory changes
engage with engineering to contribute to design, coding, testing, and debugging
develop and enforce application methodologies and standards
utilize advanced knowledge of system flows and digital asset lifecycles
lead by example in adopting modern architectural patterns and best practices
allocate work, coach, and advise developers
promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
consult with end-users and business stakeholders
influence and negotiate with senior leaders
interface with vendors to assess emerging technologies
drive adherence to engineering excellence and developer manifesto principles
assess technical, operational, and regulatory risks
ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations for digital assets
escalate and report control issues with transparency

Requirements:

10+ years of relevant experience in software development, architecture, and engineering roles
demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying solutions involving digital assets, blockchain, distributed ledger technologies (DLT), or tokenization platforms
extensive hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex, large-scale software applications
proven experience in systems analysis, programming, and implementation of software applications across diverse technology stacks
demonstrated experience in driving engineering excellence initiatives, promoting best practices, and fostering a strong developer culture
demonstrated subject matter expert (SME) in applications development, with deep expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go) and related frameworks
profound understanding of blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, smart contract development, and secure digital asset custody solutions
experience with leading DLT platforms and token standards
profound understanding of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures, cloud-native design), distributed systems, and data management
strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), including agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing strategies
familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
exceptional leadership, project management, and development skills
superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
excellent written and verbal communication skills
strong relationship and consensus-building skills
highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking initiative
methodical approach with keen attention to detail
bachelor's degree/university degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Nice to have:

master's degree in a relevant technical discipline, especially with a focus on distributed systems, cryptography, or financial technology
familiarity with legal and compliance considerations regarding digital assets

What we offer:

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 05, 2025

Expiration:
September 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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