Principal Engineer - Vice President

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

8d • $142,320 - $213,480 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Engineer, AI & Cloud-Native Applications, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader, spearheading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge application systems. You will drive innovation across data migrations and hybrid cloud environments (on-premise, AWS, GCP), leveraging your deep expertise in Java and Python, and engaging with emerging AI technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a significant focus on backend systems, data engineering, or cloud-native applications.
• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data migrations and building robust data pipelines across hybrid cloud environments (on-premise, AWS, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, GCP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with foundational AI models (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama) and prompt engineering concepts.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• Java, Python, RESTful APIs, KAFKA, Kubernetes, AWS (S3, and broader services for cloud infrastructure), GCP (BigQuery, and broader services for cloud infrastructure)
• Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models
• Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Python, FastAPI, Async Programming
• Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring
• Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex application systems and data solutions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on coding in Java and Python.
• Architect and implement robust data migration strategies, ensuring seamless and efficient transfer of data between diverse systems, including on-premise and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Design, build, and optimize high-performance data pipelines and integration solutions spanning on-premise infrastructure, AWS, and GCP.
• Drive technical excellence in application development, embracing cloud-native principles and best practices for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Act as a subject matter expert in core technologies, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, architectural patterns, and innovative solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into application landscapes, contributing to the firm's AI strategy.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural blueprints, industry standards, and regulatory compliance, proactively managing technical risks.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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