The Software Engineer Vice President is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities
- Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
- Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
- Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
- Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
- Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
- Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
- Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, brainstorm solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
- Conduct code reviews and participate in peer programming to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Troubleshoot and debug software issues, identifying and resolving bugs effectively.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in full-stack development.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and best practices.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry with Back End, preferred Full Stack experience
- 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on full-stack development.
- Expertise in React/AngularJS for front-end development.
- Experience with any of the following: Java, Springboot, React, AngularJS, SQL Queries, Python
- Design, develop, and implement scalable and maintainable web applications using React/AngularJS, Spring Boot, and SQL.
- Proficiency in Spring Boot for building robust and scalable backend systems.
- Strong SQL skills for database design, querying, and optimization.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- AI Development Tools such as:
- Hands-on experience using Google's AI Development Kit (ADK) for building and deploying AI-powered applications.
- Proven experience with AI-driven coding assistants like Claude Code for generating, debugging, and optimizing code.
- Practical experience with agent.MD or similar frameworks for creating and managing autonomous software agents.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group
Technology
Job Family
Applications Development
Time Type
Full time
Primary Location
Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range
$125,760.00 - $188,640.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date
Sep 17, 2026
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