Citi is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead large-scale application development within our Funds Administration and Accounting Technology team ? a group building the high-performance systems that power fund accounting operations across one of the world\'s largest financial institutions. In this role, you will drive complex engineering initiatives end-to-end, combining hands-on technical depth with cross-functional people leadership to deliver robust, scalable solutions at global scale. If you are a senior engineer who builds with purpose, leads with clarity, and is passionate about applying Agentic AI and modern engineering practices to real-world financial problems, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor multiple teams of software engineers and analysts, setting technical direction, conducting performance reviews, and building engineering capability across the group ? particularly in AI/ML and intelligent systems development.
Design and deliver high-performance, large-scale Java applications across the Funds Accounting domain, personally developing key software components and using your code to model best practices in Agentic AI design and implementation.
Define and enforce application architecture standards, ensuring all systems adhere to scalable, intelligent design patterns aligned with Citi\'s architectural guidelines.
Host structured design and code review sessions at multiple levels of the organisation to raise engineering standards and embed AI-assisted development practices, including tools such as GitHub Copilot and Devin AI.
Analyse complex business and system processes to architect and deliver solutions to high-priority, large-scale engineering challenges ? translating end-user requirements into robust system specifications.
Lead the adoption of emerging technologies ? with a strong focus on Agentic AI and Machine Learning frameworks ? where they deliver clear business value within Citi\'s technology landscape.
Collaborate with a global team of engineers, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and support staff to plan, integrate, and ship software solutions across large budgets and cross-functional programmes.
Required Qualifications & Skills
10 or more years of progressive software development experience, including deep hands-on expertise in enterprise-level Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud, with strong command of the broader Spring ecosystem (Core, Integration, Batch, JDBC, Hibernate).
Proven ability to design and implement data architecture solutions spanning relational databases (Oracle), NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Hadoop), data warehousing, and big data technologies including Apache Spark and Kafka.
Practical experience building and deploying microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems at enterprise scale.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms ? AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform ? including cloud-native services, serverless architectures, and distributed caching frameworks such as Oracle Coherence or Redis.
Proficiency with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker and Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline frameworks including Jenkins, SonarQube, and Git/BitBucket.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in an Agile software development environment, with clear ownership of architecture design, code quality, and delivery outcomes.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks and Machine Learning model integration within production engineering environments.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tooling such as GitHub Copilot or Devin AI, and a track record of embedding these practices into engineering team workflows.
Experience working within large-scale financial services technology environments, particularly in funds administration, fund accounting, or related domains.
Exposure to secure coding toolkits and security-first development practices within regulated industries.
What We Offer
Joining Citi means working at the intersection of technology and global finance ? building systems that operate across more than 160 countries and directly shape how capital moves through the world. Our technology teams operate with the scale and complexity of a major technology company, with the added dimension of real-world financial impact. You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful engineering work, grow alongside a high-performing global team, and shape the direction of fund technology at one of the world\'s most consequential financial institutions.
Hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
Strategic leadership scope, with ownership over technical direction, team development, and delivery outcomes across a global engineering function.
Opportunity to work at the forefront of Agentic AI and Machine Learning adoption within enterprise financial technology ? shaping how these capabilities are embedded into production systems.
Access to continuous learning and professional development resources to keep your technical skills and leadership capabilities sharp.
Competitive financial rewards and benefits, including compensation structures designed for senior engineering professionals.
Global collaboration with cross-functional teams across technology, business, and operations ? building connections and influence across a truly international organisation.
Build systems that matter at a global scale ? apply today to join Citi\'s Funds Technology leadership team and drive the next generation of financial engineering solutions.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$141,440.00 - $212,160.00
In addition to salary, Citi?s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 13, 2026
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Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate\'s skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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