Software Engineer (Developer Enablement)

Overview

We're looking for multiple talented engineers - Server Side, UI, or full stack - to join one of our high-impact teams inside Citi's CTO organisation. You'll sit within Developer Enablement, a group focused on innovation, developer platforms and internal tools used across the bank, where we experiment and ship fast, like a startup inside a global bank. Our mission is to save engineers tens of minutes per day, equating to £10,000,000s of savings at Citi's scale.

Opportunities in CTO

There are many exciting opportunities for you, with flexibility to move between multiple projects if that's something you'd enjoy.

Release On Demand enables engineering teams to deploy code to production frequently, while following best practices in a highly regulated industry. The platform used by thousands of engineers bank-wide is projected to deliver $50 million in savings this year. The platform needs to continue its scale and provide more opportunities for developer productivity.

SDLC Automation is a greenfield project that builds on the success of automating the SDLC and takes it further. This blue-sky project looks at ways to greatly improve the SDLC process at Citi, such as grading engineering teams and rewarding those who follow best practices, perhaps moving from manual approval to automatic processes. The use of Artificial Intelligence is highly likely.

Dev hub is the engineer's homepage where engineers can see all parts of the SDLC, such as code reviews, JIRAs and deployments, all tied together into a single workflow. The next-generation greenfield Developer Experience platform aims to save days of engineering time per engineer per year at one of the largest engineering organisations in the world, transforming the way engineers work at Citi.

AI Tooling - The use of AI is becoming evident in the software platforms we build. The AI tooling team is a cross-functional group that works across other platforms, supplementing capabilities with AI. A small but expanding team has delivered AI enhancements such as developer documentation chatbots, log file analysis, release summarisation, and more.

Why you'll love working here

• You'll work in a small, agile team, in an organisation led by technologists, building the best tools for fellow developers.
• You'll impact the daily experience of tens of thousands of engineers at one of the world's largest engineering organisations.
• You'll be part of the Chief Technology Office, building cool things.

What you will bring (depending on role)

A selection of the tools and capabilities required across our platforms. We value multi-disciplinary polyglot engineers but also support the need for specialisms across the department.

UI/UX

• Strong front-end engineering skills: TypeScript (JS), React, CSS, and data visualisation tools like d3.js.
• Strong product/design skills: Proficient in Figma, interaction design, component reuse.
• Evaluative user testing/interviewing.
• Comfortable taking part in formal or informal user research: you talk to users early and often, integrating insights into your work.
• Ability to innovate: excited to push the boundaries in design and engineering with your unique skillset.

Server

• Strong server-side engineering skills: Kotlin (Java 21), building and consuming RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming.
• Proficiency with relational and/or NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Experience with message queuing systems: Apache Kafka.
• SRE/DevOps - Experience with scalability and observability.
• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Tekton and deployment automation platforms like Harness.
• Comfortable collaborating with product, design, and UI engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust backend solutions.

Tools you'll use (depending on role)

• UI/UX: React, TypeScript, REST APIs, VS Code, Figma, Storybook and internal design systems.
• Server: Kotlin, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Apache Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Tekton, Harness.
• SRE: OpenShift, Tekton, Harness.
• Mac or PC - it's up to you.
• Access to time-saving AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Cognition.ai's Devin.

We appreciate top talent moves fast and aim to complete interviews quickly. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process.

Don't tick every box?

Don't worry. If you're talented our team would like to chat with you. Our team have diverse backgrounds with former entrepreneurs, multi-disciplinary practitioners, and people from all over the world. We have many roles within the same Developer Enablement group that are open, and we can find a role, or even create one that fits you.

What we'll provide you

By joining Citi Belfast, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), plus a competitive base salary (annually reviewed) and additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary 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 learning and development resources

Equal opportunity statement: Citi is an equal opportunity employer. We consider candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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