Principal Engineer - Vice President

## Principal Engineer - Vice President Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Jersey City New Jersey United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :

** Principal Engineer, Cloud-Native Applications
** As a Principal Engineer, AI & Cloud-Native Applications, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader, spearheading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge application systems. You will drive innovation across data migrations and hybrid cloud environments (on-premise, AWS, GCP), leveraging your deep expertise in Java and Python, and engaging with emerging AI technologies.
** Responsibilities:
*** Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex application systems and data solutions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on coding in Java and Python.
* Architect and implement robust data migration strategies, ensuring seamless and efficient transfer of data between diverse systems, including on-premise and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
* Design, build, and optimize high-performance data pipelines and integration solutions spanning on-premise infrastructure, AWS, and GCP.
* Drive technical excellence in application development, embracing cloud-native principles and best practices for scalability, reliability, and security.
* Act as a subject matter expert in core technologies, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, architectural patterns, and innovative solutions.
* Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into application landscapes, contributing to the firm's AI strategy.
* Ensure solutions adhere to architectural blueprints, industry standards, and regulatory compliance, proactively managing technical risks.
** Core

Skills:

** Java, Python, RESTful APIs, KAFKA, Kubernetes, AWS (S3, and broader services for cloud infrastructure), GCP (Big Query, and broader services for cloud infrastructure)
** Desirable

Skills:

*** Foundational Models:
Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models
* Generation:
PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Python, FastAPI, Async Programming
* Deployment:
Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring
* Applied Methodology:
Prompt Engineering
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* Qualifications:

*** Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a significant focus on backend systems, data engineering, or cloud-native applications.
* Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data migrations and building robust data pipelines across hybrid cloud environments (on-premise, AWS, GCP).
* Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, GCP).
* Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with foundational AI models (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama) and prompt engineering concepts.
* Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative technical solutions.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
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* Education:

*** Bachelor’s degree/University degree (or equivalent experience).

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** Job Family Group:
** Technology------------------------------------------------------##
** Job Family:
** Applications Development------------------------------------------------------##
** Time Type:
** Full time------------------------------------------------------##
** Primary

Location:

** Jersey City New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------##
** Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$ - $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…