Engineering Lead Analyst Vice President

Citi • Irving, TX

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Full Stack Developer with a strong specialization in Automation Platform Engineering (Ansible/Chef/Converge) to join our innovative technology team at Citi. The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure automation platforms across the full software stack. This role will be pivotal in driving efficiency, improving operational resilience, and enhancing the overall quality of our critical financial applications and infrastructure through expert application and strategic implementation of configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Ansible Converge within the Global Compute environment.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of hands-on experience in Full Stack Software Development, with a significant focus (at least 6 years) on infrastructure automation platforms, particularly with deep expertise in Ansible, Chef, or Converge.
• Expert proficiency in at least two of the following: Java (Spring Boot, Microservices), Python (Django, Flask), Node.js (Express.js), C#.
• Strong expertise in modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, along with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript for building user-friendly automation interfaces.
• Proficient in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Experience with database design and optimization.
• Deep expertise and hands-on experience with either Ansible (core, Tower/AWX), Chef (Server, Workstation, Habitat), or Ansible Converge as primary automation platforms.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD).
• Proficiency in scripting for automation (Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell).
• Strong expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) for managing infrastructure in a large enterprise.
• Experience with automated testing methodologies and tools for platform components.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift) and/or on-premise virtualization concepts and APIs (e.g., VMWare) for deploying and managing applications and infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Windows system administration.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for platform integrations.
• Expert level experience with Git and common branching strategies.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, especially in complex distributed systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and architectural design skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and foster a culture of automation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial services industry, with an understanding of regulated environments.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and integrating automation workflows.
• Knowledge of messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures in an infrastructure context.
• Certifications relevant to Ansible Automation (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist), Chef Certified Architect, cloud platforms (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.), or other automation/DevOps technologies.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Chaos Engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Platform Development: Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of automation platforms, tools, and services using modern full-stack technologies (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs).
• Automation Platform Architecture & Implementation: Lead the architecture and implementation of the core automation platform primarily using Ansible, Chef, or Ansible Converge. Develop, standardize, and maintain the framework for automation content (e.g., Ansible playbooks, Chef cookbooks/recipes, Converge profiles).
• Automation Strategy & Optimization: Drive the adoption and implementation of automation best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and operational processes within Global Compute. This includes building automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code solutions, and self-service automation portals, leveraging deep expertise in configuration management tools.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to junior and mid-level developers within the Platform Automation group. Champion architectural best practices, coding standards, and maintain high-quality, maintainable codebases for automation tools and platforms.
• System & Infrastructure Integration: Design and implement integrations between the automation platform and various internal systems (e.g., CMDB, ITSM, monitoring solutions) and core infrastructure components (e.g., private cloud platforms, virtualization, networking, security services) to enable seamless data flow and process automation.
• Platform Lifecycle & Compliance: Manage the configuration and lifecycle of the automation platform's components, including master servers, agents, and repositories. Ensure the platform adheres to Citi's strict security standards, compliance regulations, and auditing requirements for a financial services environment.
• Performance & Scalability Optimization: Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues across automation platforms and their integrations, focusing on creating highly efficient and resilient solutions for large-scale enterprise use.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Act as a subject matter expert, diagnosing complex technical issues related to automation and infrastructure, and proposing innovative solutions. Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for the automation platform. Research and evaluate new automation technologies and tools to enhance Global Compute capabilities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with infrastructure engineers, application development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to translate platform and operational requirements into technical automation solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that shape the future of finance infrastructure.
• A collaborative and inclusive global work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities in cutting-edge automation technologies.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise technology environments and innovative financial solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level