Java Backend Development Lead - AI-Powered Applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in developing applications that consume or interact with AI/ML models.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and their AI/ML services.
• Basic knowledge of Python and common machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with MLOps principles and tools for model deployment and monitoring.
• Knowledge of data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink.
• Experience with search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• A passion for building intelligent systems and a desire to make an impact.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within large-scale or enterprise-grade technology environments, particularly in the financial services sector.
• Familiarity with architecture and infrastructure integration patterns that support enterprise application delivery at scale.

What We Offer

• At Citi, you will work alongside skilled technologists on problems that matter at a global scale. This role offers the opportunity to own meaningful outcomes, develop your leadership capability, and grow within a high-performing technology environment that values expertise and collaboration.
• A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working
• remotely, supporting both collaboration and work-life balance.
• Strategic ownership and influence over technical direction, architecture decisions, and delivery outcomes at a senior level.
• Access to continuous learning and development resources, enabling you to deepen your technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale technology challenges across a global organization, with real impact on business and client outcomes.
• Wellbeing support and financial benefits designed to provide long-term security and professional fulfilment.
• A collaborative, performance-driven team environment where technical excellence and accountability are recognized and rewarded.
• Apply today to bring your technical leadership to Citi and help shape the systems that power one of the world's leading financial institutions.
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