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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead Cloud Storage Engineer (VP), a technical architect and builder deeply proficient in cloud storage and infrastructure. This role requires a professional capable of driving and owning complex technical projects within the cloud storage domain, from detailed design through hands-on implementation and operational handover. If you possess extensive hands-on experience and architectural expertise with GCP or AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Python, coupled with a proven passion for automation at scale, we encourage you to apply.

Join Citi's Cloud Technology Services (CTS) team and be part of our commitment to transform Citi technology leveraging game-changing Cloud capabilities to drive agility, efficiency, and innovation. We're providing our businesses with a competitive edge by leveraging public cloud scale and enabling new infrastructure economics.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Technical Project Leadership & Execution: Lead the end-to-end execution of complex cloud storage projects, encompassing detailed architectural design, hands-on implementation, and successful operationalization, ensuring alignment with technical roadmaps and quality standards.

+ Architectural Design & Hands-on Implementation: Design, build, and optimize scalable, resilient, and secure cloud storage solutions across GCP and AWS, ensuring rigorous alignment with enterprise architectural principles, security policies, and performance objectives.

+ Engineering Best Practices: Champion and apply advanced engineering best practices, utilizing modern tooling to enable robust CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), and policy as code within development cycles.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional Citi technology teams to integrate cloud storage solutions seamlessly into broader platforms and applications, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

+ Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Provide technical guidance and share expertise with junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to their growth and elevating the team's overall technical capabilities.

Qualifications:

+ 6+ years of progressive hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with at least 3+ years specifically in a technical lead or principal role, architecting, implementing, and managing complex cloud storage solutions in AWS or GCP.

+ Deep expertise in cloud storage services across multiple public cloud providers (AWS, GCP).

+ Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform, and proven ability to design and implement automated pipelines for provisioning, testing, and managing cloud resources at scale.

+ Experience with container orchestration platforms (GKE, EKS, ECS) and their integration with cloud storage.

+ Expertise in at least one modern programming language (Python preferred) with a focus on developing robust automation, APIs, and cloud-native applications.

+ Demonstrated passion for driving automation, advocating for clean code/DRY principles, and solving highly complex, large-scale technical problems.

+ Exceptional problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying and resolving critical technical challenges.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and drive consensus among technical peers and stakeholders.

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

+ Master’s degree preferred.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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.

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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Dec 08, 2025

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