Citi jobs in Mississauga, ON

Citi is looking for a Lead Applications Developer to take senior ownership of complex application development initiatives within a global technology team. In this role, you will design and deliver high-impact software solutions integrating Pega development and AI capabilities while setting technical standards and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your work will directly influence how Citi builds and evolves its application landscape to meet the demands of a fast-moving financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver application solutions that align with Citi's overall architecture, setting standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation across engineering teams.

• Build scalable, high-quality software using Pega development frameworks and AI-driven techniques to address complex business challenges.

• Partner with senior stakeholders across technology and business functions to define system enhancements that enable new products and process improvements.

• Lead in-depth analysis of business processes and system workflows to identify root causes and engineer innovative, lasting solutions.

• Develop a deep understanding of how architecture, infrastructure, and application layers interconnect to deliver integrated technology outcomes.

• Coach and guide mid-level developers and analysts, distributing work effectively to maintain delivery quality and team growth.

• Evaluate risk implications of engineering decisions with sound judgement, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and escalating control issues transparently.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in application development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering complex software projects.

• Proficiency in Pega development, with practical experience applying Pega frameworks to build and configure enterprise applications.

• Proficiency in AI development techniques, with experience integrating AI capabilities into application design and delivery.

• Deep expertise in systems analysis and software application programming, spanning full development lifecycle activities.

• Subject matter expertise in Pega with the ability to lead technical direction.

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from initiation through to successful delivery, managing priorities and adapting quickly as requirements evolve.

• Clear and confident communicator, able to convey technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

• Ability to train and mentor teams on best practices, Engineering standards and work as a team to deliver the goals

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience collaborating across multiple technology functions, Product and Operations to deliver integrated solutions.

• A background in mentoring or coaching junior and mid-level engineers in a structured team environment.

• Ability to think creative and ideate solutions that can simplify and automate workflows

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

What We Offer

At Citi, senior technologists have the platform to shape meaningful solutions at global scale. You will work alongside skilled engineers and business teams in a performance-driven environment that values technical leadership, continuous growth, and real delivery ownership.

• A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful team collaboration.

• Strategic influence over application architecture and engineering standards in a large-scale, globally connected technology organisation.

• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities to deepen your expertise in Pega, AI, and enterprise application development.

• Competitive financial wellbeing benefits, including compensation and reward structures aligned to senior-level contribution and impact.

• Wellbeing and work-life balance support programmes available to all employees.

• A high-visibility role where your technical decisions and leadership have direct impact on how Citi builds and modernises its application ecosystem.

Apply today to bring your Pega and AI expertise to a senior engineering role where your technical leadership will shape application systems used across one of the world's leading global banks.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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