Senior Software Engineer – XVA Tech (VP)

Overview

As Lead Software Engineer in Citi’s XVA Technology team, you will guide design, development, and delivery of complex applications that integrate across critical business functions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape architectural outcomes and drive improvements at scale. You’ll tackle high-impact technical challenges and ensure quality, security, and governance across the development lifecycle. You will mentor mid-level engineers and influence technical direction in a global, performance-driven environment. This role offers the opportunity to apply AI-assisted coding tools to enhance software delivery while maintaining rigorous engineering judgment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• discretionary annual bonus
• private medical care
• life insurance
• pension plan
• paid parental leave

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of enterprise application systems aligned with architecture
• Partner with management to define system enhancements for new products and processes
• Resolve high-impact technical problems via deep analysis of business processes and workflows
• Develop and enforce coding, testing, debugging, and implementation standards
• Build knowledge of how architecture and infrastructure interrelate to deliver integrated solutions
• Translate business context into well-scoped technical solutions across the full development lifecycle
• Apply AI-assisted coding tools with rigorous review to safeguard code quality and security
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts, guiding delivery and growth
• Assess risk in engineering and business decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance and transparent escalation

Key requirements

• Proven experience in applications development or systems analysis with a track record of delivering complex software solutions
• Deep expertise in system analysis and software programming, capable of independently solving technical challenges
• Experience managing and delivering technology projects end-to-end across teams
• Subject matter expertise in at least one domain of applications development
• Strong T-shaped engineering capability with the ability to understand business processes and design commercially relevant solutions
• Strong leadership and project management skills guiding mid-level engineers and analysts
• Clear written and verbal communication, capable of explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to reprioritise rapidly to maintain delivery momentum

• leadership
• communication
• adaptability
• applications development
• system analysis
• end-to-end project delivery

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