Director, Engineering Excellence (AI Platforms)
Citi
Belfast, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteDirector
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of high‑impact Engineering Excellence platforms, with a strong emphasis on Generative AI, modern engineering practices, and scalable software delivery. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with building and developing a high‑performing engineering team across Belfast and Pune.
You will be responsible for setting the engineering direction across Citi’s Technology organization, contribute directly to solution design and delivery, and ensure that EE’s products meet the needs of engineers and senior technology stakeholders across the firm.
About Engineering Excellence (EE)
Engineering Excellence (EE) enables Citi engineers to do their best work by providing modern tools, platforms, and practices that enhance productivity, technical capability, and cross‑team collaboration. EE partners closely with the CTO organization to deliver people‑centric, high‑impact engineering solutions that raise the overall technical bar across Citi.
Citi’s ability to deliver our full potential is dependent upon our people. EE exists to attract, develop, inspire, and retain technology talent who thrive in an inclusive and engaging culture. Our efforts focus on three core areas:
Boost engineer productivity
Engage, equip, and empower engineers with tools and resources to work more efficiently, innovate faster, and deliver impactful outcomes.
Empower engineers to advance their technical careers
Through the Engineering Excellence Talent Development Framework (E1–E4) and Tech Fellows, EE provides engineers with structured pathways to develop technical and non‑technical skills, gain recognition for their contributions, and participate in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
Foster strategic collaboration
EE creates opportunities for engineers across Citi’s global technology organizations to connect, share knowledge, and contribute to strategic solutions that shape Citi’s future and collective success.
Key Responsibilities
Required Experience & Skills
Leadership & Delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are a technically versatile engineering leader who stays hands‑on while building exceptional teams. You can navigate ambiguity, communicate clearly, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable direction. You bring an inclusive leadership style, a passion for engineering quality, and the ability to drive meaningful improvements to how engineers work across Citi.
What we’ll provide you
By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources
Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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