Technology Solutions Architect, VP at Citigroup
Irving, TX 75014
About the Job
About Citi:Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions
Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests
As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company
Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience
We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins
We foster an environment where the best people want to work
We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all
Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride
If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us
We’ll enable growth and progress together.The Technology Solutions Architect, VP (Architecture Lead Analyst) is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within its own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in their own job and the business
Recognizes technical authority for an area within the business
Requires basic commercial awareness
There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise
Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasionally external customers
Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables
Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business
Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.Responsibilities:Executes the architectural vision for all IT systems through major, complex IT architecture projects; ensures that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.Develops technology road maps, while keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies, and recommends business directions based on these technologies.Provides technical leadership and is responsible for developing components of, or the overall systems design.Translates complex business problems into sound technical solutions.Applies hardware engineering and software design theories and principles in researching, designing, and developing product hardware and software interfaces.Provides integrated systems planning and recommends innovative technologies that will enhance the current system.Recommends appropriate desktop, computer platform, and communication links required to support IT goals and strategy.Exhibits good knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and good understanding of competitors products and services.Acts as an advisor or mentor to junior team members.Requires sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.Impacts the architecture function by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services.Guides, influences and persuades others with developed communication and diplomacy skills.Performs other job duties and functions as assignedAppropriately 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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.Qualifications:6-10 years of relevant experience in Information Technology with 3+ years of experience as a Solution ArchitectConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationManagement and prioritization skillsAbility to develop working relationshipsAbility to manage multiple activities and changing prioritiesAbility to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlinesSelf-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quicklyMethodical, attention to detailEducation:Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience,This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed
Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.As a technology solutions architect, you will be responsible for architecting robust customer facing and internal applications that will further the business goals and reputation of Citi
You will take into consideration approved products, design patterns, application requirements, security considerations, cost, etc
and you will engage on projects to build new or refactor existing applications, working with a team of experienced application developers and project managers who are all trying to enable the business at Citi to accelerate delivery through new technology adoption.Additional Preferred Skills:API design/development including underlying technologies (XSLT, SOAP, REST, JSON, Swagger, YAML), Domain-Driven Design, and micro-services development (SpringBoot, Eureka, Zuul, Resilience4j, node.js)An understanding of, and ideally experience with, cloud hosting providers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, and Open Shift) and containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)Experience with Browser and Mobile application development with a variety of technologies (iOS, Android, Swift, Objective-C, Java, Javascript, jQuery, HTML5, Javascript, Bootstrap, Angular, React)Integration middleware technologies (TIBCO Business Works/EMS, MQ, zOS Connect, Solace, Kafka) and message protocols/formats (JMS, SOAP, JSON, XML)Security concepts and technologies related to authentication (MFA, risk based authentication, biometrics, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), authorization, encryption, data protection, threat prevention, and S-SDLC best practices including one-time-password (OTP), SSL, PKI, DDoS remediation, anti-malware detection, and application scanningAgile methodology experienceArchitecture governance such as IT Strategies, Technology and Application Roadmaps, Application Portfolio Management, Technology Standards Management, and API GovernanceBusiness intelligence, analytics, and machine learning technologies including SAS, R, Teradata, Hadoop, data science and visualization toolsFormal training in application architecture methodologies, standards, and patternsArchitecture experience in Citi or other related banking industry role------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Architecture------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$125,760.00 - $188,640.00In 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 leave), and paid holidays
For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com
Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Dec 31, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc
and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View the "EEO is the Law" poster
View the EEO is the Law Supplement.View the EEO Policy Statement.View the Pay Transparency Posting
Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests
As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company
Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience
We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins
We foster an environment where the best people want to work
We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all
Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride
If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us
We’ll enable growth and progress together.The Technology Solutions Architect, VP (Architecture Lead Analyst) is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within its own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in their own job and the business
Recognizes technical authority for an area within the business
Requires basic commercial awareness
There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise
Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasionally external customers
Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables
Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business
Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.Responsibilities:Executes the architectural vision for all IT systems through major, complex IT architecture projects; ensures that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.Develops technology road maps, while keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies, and recommends business directions based on these technologies.Provides technical leadership and is responsible for developing components of, or the overall systems design.Translates complex business problems into sound technical solutions.Applies hardware engineering and software design theories and principles in researching, designing, and developing product hardware and software interfaces.Provides integrated systems planning and recommends innovative technologies that will enhance the current system.Recommends appropriate desktop, computer platform, and communication links required to support IT goals and strategy.Exhibits good knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and good understanding of competitors products and services.Acts as an advisor or mentor to junior team members.Requires sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.Impacts the architecture function by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services.Guides, influences and persuades others with developed communication and diplomacy skills.Performs other job duties and functions as assignedAppropriately 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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.Qualifications:6-10 years of relevant experience in Information Technology with 3+ years of experience as a Solution ArchitectConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationManagement and prioritization skillsAbility to develop working relationshipsAbility to manage multiple activities and changing prioritiesAbility to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlinesSelf-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quicklyMethodical, attention to detailEducation:Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience,This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed
Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.As a technology solutions architect, you will be responsible for architecting robust customer facing and internal applications that will further the business goals and reputation of Citi
You will take into consideration approved products, design patterns, application requirements, security considerations, cost, etc
and you will engage on projects to build new or refactor existing applications, working with a team of experienced application developers and project managers who are all trying to enable the business at Citi to accelerate delivery through new technology adoption.Additional Preferred Skills:API design/development including underlying technologies (XSLT, SOAP, REST, JSON, Swagger, YAML), Domain-Driven Design, and micro-services development (SpringBoot, Eureka, Zuul, Resilience4j, node.js)An understanding of, and ideally experience with, cloud hosting providers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, and Open Shift) and containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)Experience with Browser and Mobile application development with a variety of technologies (iOS, Android, Swift, Objective-C, Java, Javascript, jQuery, HTML5, Javascript, Bootstrap, Angular, React)Integration middleware technologies (TIBCO Business Works/EMS, MQ, zOS Connect, Solace, Kafka) and message protocols/formats (JMS, SOAP, JSON, XML)Security concepts and technologies related to authentication (MFA, risk based authentication, biometrics, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), authorization, encryption, data protection, threat prevention, and S-SDLC best practices including one-time-password (OTP), SSL, PKI, DDoS remediation, anti-malware detection, and application scanningAgile methodology experienceArchitecture governance such as IT Strategies, Technology and Application Roadmaps, Application Portfolio Management, Technology Standards Management, and API GovernanceBusiness intelligence, analytics, and machine learning technologies including SAS, R, Teradata, Hadoop, data science and visualization toolsFormal training in application architecture methodologies, standards, and patternsArchitecture experience in Citi or other related banking industry role------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Architecture------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$125,760.00 - $188,640.00In 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 leave), and paid holidays
For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com
Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Dec 31, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc
and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View the "EEO is the Law" poster
View the EEO is the Law Supplement.View the EEO Policy Statement.View the Pay Transparency Posting
