Overview
Senior Engineering Manager to lead Banking as a Service Technology - Payments Technology at Citi.
The role involves setting the overall technical direction, execution, and delivery of critical software projects, shaping engineering culture, driving innovation, and ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive environment.
Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, identify opportunities for professional development.
Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members.
Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Technical Leadership and Execution: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of systems.
Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and approaches.
Project Management and Delivery: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and identify and mitigate risks.
Communicate project status to stakeholders regularly.
Implement and improve agile development processes.
Strategic Planning and Alignment: Contribute to the overall engineering strategy and roadmap.
Align team goals with company objectives.
Identify and address technical challenges and opportunities.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Experience: 15+ years of software development experience; 5+ years in a management or leadership role leading software engineering teams; proven track record of delivering complex software projects; experience with agile development methodologies.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java; experience with database systems (Oracle/SQL); preferred cloud platforms (AWS, Azure); strong knowledge of repository and version control systems (Bitbucket, Git); knowledge of DevOps practices and tools; experience using SDLC management tools (JIRA).
Leadership Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; ability to motivate and inspire a team; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Bonus Points: Experience developing client-facing APIs for Banking Industry; contributions to open-source projects.
Additional
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