Head of Advanced Data Platforms - Managing Director

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Job Overview

We are seeking an industry-leading, hands-on technologist to join Citi as the Managing Director, Head of Advanced Platforms. This is a senior leadership role responsible for fundamentally reinventing how applications are developed, deployed, and managed at scale across our global organization.

The ideal candidate is a visionary engineer and leader who will define the future of our application architecture. You will be responsible for creating the gold-standard platforms and practices that will accelerate our transition to a cloud-native and AI-first technology organization. This role requires a deep technical background, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building and mentoring world-class engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering of Codified Platforms: Lead the design and engineering of codified application platforms that serve as the gold standard for development across all of Citi’s businesses and functions. These platforms will be the foundation for modern, secure, and scalable application development.

• Champion Cloud-Native Technologies: Champion the use of containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless technologies, creating optimized and reusable solutions for both private and public cloud environments.

• Establish an 'AI First' Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive 'AI First' strategy for our developer organization, driving the accelerated re-platforming of Citi’s vast application estate using modern, AI-enhanced toolchains.

• Architect AI Integration Blueprints: Design and engineer reusable blueprints and frameworks for seamlessly injecting advanced AI/ML capabilities (e.g., generative AI, predictive analytics, intelligent automation) into new and existing applications and business workflows, establishing a clear path for developers to build smarter, more efficient products.

• Build and Guide a World-Class Team: Build, lead, and mentor a team of world-class engineers. This team will act as an exemplar of engineering excellence, guiding and influencing the broader technology community within Citi.

• Drive Developer Experience: Define and implement a best-in-class developer experience, empowering our engineers to build and innovate faster and more effectively.

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior technology and business leaders to align the advanced platforms strategy with business goals and drive adoption of new standards across the firm.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in software engineering, with a significant portion in a senior leadership or principal engineer capacity.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems and application architectures for high-performance environments.

• Deep, hands-on expertise with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless technologies on public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and private cloud environments.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing and leading high-performing, elite engineering teams.

• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience in architecting solutions that apply them to improve software development processes and application capabilities.

• Visionary leader with excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of driving change in a large, complex organization.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

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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:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$250,000.00 - $500,000.00

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:

Sept 15, 2025

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