Front End Development Lead - Vice President

The Opportunity

This is your chance to build the foundational applications systems for 'Citi Assist', a Generative AI assistant that will reach every Citi employee globally. As part of the wider team you'll also support developer productivity, SDLC and Citi-wide initiatives to adopt GenAI tools and technologies. You will join us on the ground floor, becoming a core builder on a high-visibility platform that sets the standard for how a global bank adopts this technology safely and at scale.

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Vice President of Front-End Development to lead our front-end engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 13 years of progressive experience in front-end development, with a strong background in architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure the delivery of exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy:
  • Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for front-end development, aligning with overall business objectives.
  • Lead the design and architecture of complex front-end systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Stay abreast of emerging front-end technologies and industry best practices, evaluating and recommending their adoption where appropriate.
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Team Management & Mentorship:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of highly skilled front-end engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical discussions within the team and across departments.
• Development & Delivery:
  • Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of front-end applications, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
  • Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI design, and backend engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust, and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards and architectural principles.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Optimize development processes and workflows to improve efficiency and delivery speed.
  • Contribute to the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline for front-end deployments.
  • Ensure proper monitoring, logging, and error handling are implemented for front-end applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 13+ years of experience in front-end development, with a significant portion in a leadership or architectural role.
• Front-End Expertise:
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, and Next.js.,or Node.js
  • Strong understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Extensive experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) and front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Backend & Database Understanding:
  • Solid understanding of backend concepts, APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with Python for backend development is a plus.
  • Experience working with Postgres databases from a front-end integration perspective.
• Infrastructure & DevOps:
  • Experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift) and containerization for deploying and managing front-end applications.
  • Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
  • Strong understanding and experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Tekton, Harness) for automated testing and deployment.
  • Familiarity with developer tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity.
• Architectural Prowess:
  • Proven ability to design and implement scalable, performant, and secure front-end architectures.
  • Experience with architectural patterns such as micro-frontends, server-side rendering (SSR), and static site generation (SSG).
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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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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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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