Integration Services within Citi's Common Platform Engineering team is seeking a Senior Kafka Platform Engineer at the VP level to join their technology services division. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining technology services used across Services, Markets, Banking, and Functions Technology within Citi. The position focuses on the Kafka as a Service project, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and building a Kafka platform, configuring new environments, and managing onboarding workflows.
As a senior platform engineer, you'll serve as a technical subject matter expert, working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth integration of functions and system enhancements. The role requires expertise in the Kafka ecosystem (preferably Confluent distribution), Kubernetes, Openshift, Java, and Python. You'll be supporting partner teams with their Kafka usage, providing architectural guidance, and troubleshooting complex issues.
The ideal candidate should have experience in financial services or large complex global environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a matrix environment. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and mentorship of junior members. The position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid setting at Citi's London office, contributing to critical infrastructure that supports various business units across the organization.
This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both hands-on engineering skills and the ability to influence decisions through advice and counsel. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced platform engineers looking to make an impact in a global financial institution.