Director, Engineering Excellence (ai Platforms)

Citi Handlowy

Belfast, United Kingdom
Base: competitive + annually reviewed; bonus/equit...
Hybrid (up to 2 days working from home per week)
Generative ai platform leadership
Python, java, typescript, or go proficiency
Cloud platforms aws, gcp, azure
Citi Handlowy is seeking a Director of Engineering Excellence for AI Platforms to lead engineering initiatives, focusing on generative AI and modern engineering practices. The role requires technical leadership and team development while fostering collaboration across global technology teams

Job Summary

  • You will be responsible for setting the engineering direction across Citi’s Technology organization and ensuring that Engineering Excellence’s products meet the needs of engineers and senior technology stakeholders.
  • By joining Citi Belfast, you will enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive salary, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical care, pension plan, and various employee benefits.
  • Engineering Excellence enables Citi engineers to do their best work by providing modern tools, platforms, and practices that enhance productivity, technical capability, and cross-team collaboration.

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Citi Handlowy is seeking a Director of Engineering Excellence for AI Platforms to lead engineering initiatives, focusing on generative AI and modern engineering practices. The role requires technical leadership and team development while fostering collaboration across global technology teams.

Salary

Base: Competitive and annually reviewed; Bonus/Equity: Discretional annual performance related bonus; Benefits: Private Medical Care, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Parental Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generative AI platform leadership
  • Python, Java, TypeScript, or Go proficiency
  • Cloud platforms AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Distributed systems and microservices
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • Building and leading engineering teams
  • Production deployment of LLM/GenAI systems

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Collaborative mindset and problem-solving skills
  • Inclusive leadership style
  • Experience with React and modern UI frameworks
  • Familiarity with AI frameworks like LangChain and MLFlow

Key Requirements

  • Engineering Lead or Software Engineering Manager experience
  • Experience deploying LLM/GenAI systems to production
  • Proven ability to build and scale engineering teams
  • Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration
  • Strong background in distributed systems and DevSecOps

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