Director - Platform Engineering & Architecture Lead

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Hands-on engineering leadership role focused on architecture, design and delivery of enterprise-scale platforms and applications supporting up to 200,000+ users across critical workflows. Leads complex cross-domain initiatives,   establishes   engineering standards, drives policy-as-code   adoption   and   remains   actively involved in software design, coding and technical decision making.

Own technology outcomes and architecture strategy across large portfolios affecting enterprise workflows and tens of thousands of employees globally.   Lead architecture and design across multiple interconnected systems,   platforms   and products.   Drive strategic technology direction while   remaining   hands-on in solution design, code   reviews   and software delivery.   Define enterprise engineering standards, reference   architectures   and reusable patterns.   Lead delivery of high-profile   programmes   with significant business, operational and regulatory visibility.   Establish policy-as-code, automated governance and engineering controls embedded into delivery pipelines.   Guide   full stack engineering teams across frontend, backend, APIs, cloud   platforms   and data services.   Partner with senior executives to translate business strategy into scalable technology roadmaps.   Make critical decisions on platform   modernisation , resiliency, scalability,   performance   and security.   Mentor engineering leaders and senior engineers while raising technical excellence across the   organisation .   Provide technical leadership during major incidents,   transformations   and complex architectural reviews.

Significant experience   leading enterprise-scale software engineering organisations.   Proven   expertise   in distributed systems, cloud-native   architectures   and modern engineering practices.   Demonstrated hands-on coding capability in at least one of: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript,   Go, Java, or similar enterprise language.   Strong understanding of frontend frameworks, backend services, APIs, integration   patterns   and observability.   Experience leading architecture reviews and influencing technical decisions across multiple teams.   Track record   delivering large-scale strategic   programmes   with measurable business impact.   What we’ll provide you By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 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 Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more. Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and