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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Vice President (VP) of Software Engineering who combines technical leadership with hands-on technical expertise. This role is ideal for a senior software engineer passionate about building software at scale using cloud-native architecture, data engineering best practices, and modern UI development with React, while driving Generative AI adoption for business use cases within a SAFe Agile operating model. You will lead large-scale engineering initiatives, mentor junior engineering talent, and actively contribute to solution design and development.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Execution
- Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
- Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns.
- Build foundational frameworks across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead.
- Lead data engineering efforts, including:
- Data modeling
- Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
- Batch and streaming data processing
- Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines
- Big data technologies
- Drive Generative AI adoption across product lines, leveraging Python, LLMs, Google’s ADK and AI-driven automation to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value.
Hands-on Technical Leadership
- Actively contributes to product requirements analysis and solution architecture.
- Lead proof-of-concepts, design and development of critical components, and code reviews.
- Implement foundational components across Java and React for enterprise-grade applications.
- Champion AI-based code generation tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability.
People & Process Leadership
- Mentor and lead a global team of engineers.
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Experience:
- 6+ years in software engineering, with hands-on experience.
- Proven experience in cloud-native architecture and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
- Deep experience in data engineering, including pipelines (ETL/ELT), data storage (warehouses, lakes), batch/stream processing, data modeling, governance, and big data technologies.
- Familiarity with Generative AI technologies (LLMs, prompt engineering, AI integration patterns, Agentic AI).
- Strong understanding of SAFe Agile framework and enterprise-scale agile delivery.
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, container orchestration, and observability tools.
- Experience in large-scale financial services enterprise environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Financial Risk and Data.
- Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SAFe Agile.
- Certification in AI/ML technologies such as Google ADK.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Rutherford New Jersey United States
COMPENSATION
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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.
ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE
May 29, 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.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Vice President (VP) of Software Engineering who combines technical leadership with hands-on technical expertise. This role is ideal for a senior software engineer passionate about building software at scale using cloud-native architecture, data engineering best practices, and modern UI development with React, while driving Generative AI adoption for business use cases within a SAFe Agile operating model. You will lead large-scale engineering initiatives, mentor junior engineering talent, and actively contribute to solution design and development.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Execution
- Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
- Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns.
- Build foundational frameworks across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead.
- Lead data engineering efforts, including:
- Data modeling
- Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
- Batch and streaming data processing
- Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines
- Big data technologies
- Drive Generative AI adoption across product lines, leveraging Python, LLMs, Google’s ADK and AI-driven automation to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value.
Hands-on Technical Leadership
- Actively contributes to product requirements analysis and solution architecture.
- Lead proof-of-concepts, design and development of critical components, and code reviews.
- Implement foundational components across Java and React for enterprise-grade applications.
- Champion AI-based code generation tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability.
People & Process Leadership
- Mentor and lead a global team of engineers.
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Experience:
- 6+ years in software engineering, with hands-on experience.
- Proven experience in cloud-native architecture and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
- Deep experience in data engineering, including pipelines (ETL/ELT), data storage (warehouses, lakes), batch/stream processing, data modeling, governance, and big data technologies.
- Familiarity with Generative AI technologies (LLMs, prompt engineering, AI integration patterns, Agentic AI).
- Strong understanding of SAFe Agile framework and enterprise-scale agile delivery.
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, container orchestration, and observability tools.
- Experience in large-scale financial services enterprise environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Financial Risk and Data.
- Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SAFe Agile.
- Certification in AI/ML technologies such as Google ADK.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Rutherford New Jersey United States
COMPENSATION
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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.
ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE
May 29, 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.
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Find Technology Lead JobsTechnology Lead Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Trane Technologies46
- Saxon Global23
- RoviSys Building Technologies22
- Citi20
- BKF Engineers15
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software223
- Consulting & Professional Services98
- Manufacturing88
- Banking & Financial Services28
- Electronics & Hardware27
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technology lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of software engineering experience with at least 2 in a technical lead capacity
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience leading agile or scrum teams and driving sprint planning and delivery
- Strong system design skills including distributed systems, APIs, and scalability patterns
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and conduct technical code reviews
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Technology Lead Job Search
Quantify your engineering leadership impact
Hiring managers for technology lead roles want to see outcomes, not activities. Reframe your resume around delivery: team size you coordinated, systems you scaled, and latency or reliability improvements your technical decisions produced.
Highlight cross-functional decision-making experience
Technology leads are expected to translate technical trade-offs for product and business stakeholders. Your resume should show examples where you shaped product direction, not just executed engineering tasks handed to you.
Target roles aligned to your stack depth
Technology lead postings vary widely by primary stack. Filter openings by your strongest area, whether that's cloud-native, data infrastructure, or mobile, so your application reads as a natural fit rather than a stretch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technology lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a concrete system design narrative
Technology lead interviews almost always include a system design round. Practice walking through a real system you architected: the constraints you faced, the trade-offs you made, and what you would change with more time or resources.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify reporting structure, team ownership, and technical authority before accepting. Misaligned expectations about decision-making power cause more early exits in technology lead roles than pay gaps do.
Technology Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technology leads?
The companies hiring the most technology leads right now include Trane Technologies, Saxon Global, and RoviSys Building Technologies, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong in fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise software organizations.
How many technology lead jobs are remote?
About 32% of technology lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior engineering roles available. Platform and cloud infrastructure specializations tend to carry the highest share of fully remote arrangements compared to roles requiring on-site hardware or lab access.
How do you become a technology lead?
Becoming a technology lead starts with building deep expertise in a primary stack and then taking on ownership of progressively larger engineering deliverables. From there, you move into mentoring junior engineers, driving architectural decisions, and coordinating across product and infrastructure teams. Most technology leads reach the role by demonstrating that they can unblock others and make sound technical trade-offs under real constraints, not just write strong code.
Can you get hired as a technology lead without prior lead experience?
Yes, some employers hire technology leads from strong senior engineer backgrounds if you can demonstrate informal leadership experience. Presenting evidence of owning a complex feature end-to-end, leading a cross-functional incident response, or mentoring multiple engineers carries weight. Targeting growth-stage companies or newly formed product teams is often more realistic than competing for established lead seats at large organizations.
What does the technology lead interview process look like?
Technology lead interviews typically run across four to five stages: an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering core engineering concepts, a system design session where you architect a realistic problem under time pressure, a behavioral panel focused on leadership and conflict scenarios, and a final conversation with an engineering director or VP. Some employers add a take-home exercise or a live coding component early in the process.
Where can I find and apply to technology lead jobs?
You can find and apply to technology lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your stack and seniority level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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