AI and Application Development Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional backend development expertise with emerging AI technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high‑performance applications using Java and Spring Boot, coupled with MongoDB for data persistence. A significant aspect of this role will involve working with AI Agents, applying advanced Prompt Engineering techniques, and leveraging the Google ADK to build intelligent, next‑generation solutions.

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in‑depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post‑implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
• Act 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 judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
• Develop, integrate, and deploy AI Agents to enhance application intelligence and automation
• Apply Prompt Engineering methodologies to optimise interactions with large language models and other AI systems
• Utilise the Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) to build, test, and deploy AI‑powered features and applications

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Familiarity with the Google ADK or similar AI development kits/platforms
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Demonstrable experience with AI Agents, including their design, implementation, and integration into software systems
• Practical experience and a strong understanding of Prompt Engineering principles and best practices
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.