[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Citigroup jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Citigroup # Technical Engineering Leader - Director Jersey City New Jersey United States Director $170,000.00 - $300,000.00 Executive & Management Listed on Citigroup’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Citigroup’s careers site →](https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/Jersey-City-New-Jersey-United-States/Engineering---Markets-Payment---Cash-Management---Director_26957227) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Citigroup](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/) / Technical Engineering Leader - Director ## Job description Markets Payment & Cash Management Technology is undergoing a major transformation to drive risk reduction, operational efficiencies, compliance, and competitive advantage. This presents an exciting opportunity to engage with Markets business and operations, owning the design and implementation of our next-generation Payment and Cash Management platform. We are seeking a hands-on, AI Augmented Engineering Director to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of mission-critical transactional platforms for Payments and Cash Management. This leader will drive the strategic integration of AI across our engineering practices, influencing how we design, build, and optimize our systems. While maintaining a strategic overview, this role requires a hands-on involvement in coding, architectural design, advanced troubleshooting, prototyping, and critical code reviews to ensure end-to-end engineering excellence, secure, and reliable operations. You will actively guide design reviews, mentor teams across Gen AI solutions, React (UX), and cloud-native microservices hosted on hybrid cloud (preferably Java and Python) running on Kubernetes with modern CI/CD and observability. You will be accountable for scale, resiliency, latency, and regulatory compliance in a 24x7 environment, partnering tightly with Product, Architecture, QA, Risk, and Operations to deliver client-grade experiences and bank-grade controls. Your leadership will ensure our engineering practices are augmented by AI, leading to more efficient development, intelligent systems, and superior outcomes. ### Tech Stack Gen AI Productivity Tools Devin, GitHub CoPilot Nice to have: Gen AI - ADK, MCP, LangGraph/ LangChain. ### Frontend React Backend: Java (11+/17+), Spring Boot, Python, gRPC/REST, GraphQL Eventing/Data: Kafka, Oracle, Redis, Elastic/OpenSearch Platform: Kubernetes, Helm, Service Mesh (Istio/Linkerd), API Gateway, Terraform. ### Observability OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, Jaeger/Tempo, Kibana Security: OAuth2, mTLS, SBOM Qualifications: - 15+ years of relevant experience 8-10+ years of managerial experience Hands-on coding required Nice to have: Experience with financial products Nice to have: Working knowledge of the industry and competitors’ products and services Nice to have: Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business - Demonstrated technical leadership, management, and development skills Education: Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience - Master’s degree preferred ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $300,000.00 In 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jun 24, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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 Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States - Pay: $170,000.00 - $300,000.00[Apply on Citigroup’s careers site →](https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/Jersey-City-New-Jersey-United-States/Engineering---Markets-Payment---Cash-Management---Director_26957227) ## More jobs at Citigroup ### [Americas Asset Services Lead Senior Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/3677c2d7a7cc4130726b/) Jersey City New Jersey United States ### [Application Development Group Manager - Senior Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/7d0a0eeca821a6e41806/) Jersey City New Jersey United States ### [Applications Development Group Manager - Senior Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/a571603950e2d5b071db/) Jersey City New Jersey United States ### [Applications Development Senior Manager - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/2152932ebba57ac3c413/) Jersey City New Jersey United States ### [Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst, Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/acc0008f21bd6381089e/) Jersey City New Jersey United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Technical Leader, Paper Testing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/487f8c78a8c7c2028272/) SGS · Appleton, WI, United States ### [Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/9d0fb24923e614c1c668/) Cisco Systems · San Jose, California, United States of America ### [Engineering Technical Leader - Controls Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/b3af48bc1778c7f62fc6/) Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies · Erie, PA, United States ### [Software Engineering Technical Leader (Identity Engineering - SSO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/e0dfb5cde1d9a269696d/) Cisco Systems · Austin, Texas, United States of America ### [Technical Director - Engine Controls Systems in Endicott, New York, United States | Engineering & Technology at BAE Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/f3db227bacfeb02c09f9/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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