VP of Front-End Engineering & Strategy

Front End Development Lead - Vice President

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Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

May. 18, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to build the foundational applications systems for 'Citi Assist', a Generative AI assistant that will reach every Citi employee globally. As part of the wider team you'll also support developer productivity, SDLC and Citi-wide initiatives to adopt GenAI tools and technologies. You will join us on the ground floor, becoming a core builder on a high-visibility platform that sets the standard for how a global bank adopts this technology safely and at scale.

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Vice President of Front-End Development to lead our front-end engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 13 years of progressive experience in front-end development, with a strong background in architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure the delivery of exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy:
  • Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for front-end development, aligning with overall business objectives.
  • Lead the design and architecture of complex front-end systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Stay abreast of emerging front-end technologies and industry best practices, evaluating and recommending their adoption where appropriate.
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Team Management & Mentorship:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of highly skilled front-end engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical discussions within the team and across departments.
• Development & Delivery:
  • Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of front-end applications, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
  • Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI design, and backend engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust, and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards and architectural principles.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Optimize development processes and workflows to improve efficiency and delivery speed.
  • Contribute to the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline for front-end deployments.
  • Ensure proper monitoring, logging, and error handling are implemented for front-end applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 13+
  years of experience in front-end development, with a significant portion in a leadership or architectural role.
• Front-End Expertise:
  • Deep expertise in Type Script ,
    React
    , and Next.js
    .,or Node.js
  • Strong understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS
    3.
  • Extensive experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) and front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Backend & Database Understanding:
  • Solid understanding of backend concepts, APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with Python for backend development is a plus.
  • Experience working with Postgres databases from a front-end integration perspective.
• Infrastructure & Dev Ops:
  • Experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat Open Shift) and containerization for deploying and managing front-end applications.
  • Proficiency with Git Hub for version control and collaborative development.
  • Strong understanding and experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g.,
    Tekton
    , Harness) for automated testing and deployment.
  • Familiarity with developer tools like Git…