Lead Solutions Architect, AI/ML & Credit Card Technology

Citi

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Salary
$113,840–$170,760 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 14, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $142k
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Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

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TL;DR · Lead Solutions Architect, AI/ML & Credit Card Technology

Lead Solutions Architect (AI/ML & Credit Card Technology) serves as a strategic professional at the intersection of credit card domain expertise and generative AI innovation. This role involves providing architectural vision for IT systems, developing technical strategies, and designing solution architectures for cloud-native applications. The individual will manage project technology stacks, conduct architecture reviews, and partner with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges within the U.S. Credit Cards division. Key technologies include Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate), Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), C#, Node.js, and COBOL. The role requires proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, middleware like Tibco and Kafka, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Candidates will work with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure while utilizing CI/CD pipelines to integrate AI and machine learning into financial services to improve customer experiences and streamline operations.

What you'll do

  • Provide architectural vision for IT systems ensuring they conform to enterprise blueprints.
  • Develop technical strategies, planning, and problem-solving solutions for assigned systems.
  • Design solution architectures for cloud-native applications and select appropriate project technology stacks.
  • Conduct architecture reviews for projects and cloud infrastructure (CART).
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide solutions for business and engineering teams.
  • Interface with vendors to assess their technology and guide product roadmaps based on Citi requirements.
  • Apply generative AI and machine learning to solve real-world credit card business challenges.
  • Assess risks and ensure all technical decisions comply with financial regulations and security standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
  • 6+ years of hands-on technical experience in software development with proficiency in backend programming and system design.
  • Expertise in backend languages including Java (Spring Boot/Framework, Hibernate), Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), C#, or Node.js.
  • Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Redis).
  • Experience with middleware (Kafka, RabbitMQ, TIBCO, MuleSoft), RESTful API design, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and monitoring tools such as Splunk or the ELK Stack.
  • Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues and a willingness to learn credit card domain knowledge.

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