Senior Java Architect - Vice President

## Senior Java Architect - Vice President Apply:
Hybrid:
Mississauga Ontario Canada:
Full time:
Posted Today:
As a Senior Java Architect at Citi, you will lead a team of engineers building Large Language Model and Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions that power next-generation applications across the organization. You will combine hands-on technical direction with people leadership, shaping how Citi designs, builds, and scales AI-driven systems using Java, Python, and modern machine learning frameworks. This role sits within Citi's Technology function and offers the chance to influence architecture decisions that reach a global engineering organization.##

** Responsibilities*
* * Lead the design and delivery of AI and machine learning solutions, including Large Language Model and Retrieval-Augmented Generation architectures.
* Manage multiple engineering teams, setting technical direction and tracking delivery against established goals.
* Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, and career development for engineers across your teams.
* Own budget planning and resource allocation for AI engineering initiatives, monitoring outcomes against targets.
* Define engineering standards and best practices for applications development, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery.
* Resolve complex technical and operational issues by applying deep expertise in AI engineering and broader technology knowledge.
* Negotiate priorities and align delivery plans with senior stakeholders across technology and business functions.
* Safeguard Citi and its clients by identifying risk early, applying sound judgment, and escalating control issues with transparency.##
** Required

Qualifications & Skills *
* * 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience, including people or team leadership.
* Strong hands-on experience building applications in Java.
* Proven industry experience designing and delivering Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions.
* Proficiency in Python with experience using frameworks such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Lang Chain, or Hugging Face.
* Deep hands-on experience with Large Language Models such as GPT, Llama, or Claude.
* Solid understanding of Natural Language Processing concepts, techniques, and evaluation methods.
* Experience containerizing applications with Docker and orchestrating them using Kubernetes.
** Beneficial

Skills & Qualifications *
* * Experience with document digitization technologies such as Tesseract, Abbyy, Kofax, or Google Vision combined with AI and machine learning.
* Experience migrating legacy applications to microservices or micro-frontend based architectures.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and their AI and machine learning services.
** What We Offer
** You will join a global engineering organization where your leadership directly shapes how Citi builds and scales AI technology.
* Lead and grow high-performing engineering teams with real ownership over technical direction.
* Work in a hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
* Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to deepen your expertise in AI engineering.
* Collaborate with engineering and business leaders across a global technology organization.
* Build long-term financial wellbeing through competitive compensation and benefits.
* Benefit from wellbeing support and resources designed to help you manage work and life.  Join Citi as a Senior AI Engineering Manager and lead the teams building the next generation of AI-powered technology