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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer - Vice President - **Company:** Citi - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $142,320.0 - $213,480.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Architectural Patterns, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Migration, Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, Prompt Engineering, HybridCloud, Backend, Fastapi, Kubernetes, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Hardware Infrastructure, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=63352d61b4af2f99 ## About the Role * 6 - 10 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a significant focus on backend systems, data engineering, or cloud-native applications. * Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Java and Python. * Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data migrations and building robust data pipelines across hybrid cloud environments (on-premise, AWS, GCP). * Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, GCP). * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). * Familiarity with foundational AI models (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama) and prompt engineering concepts. * Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative technical solutions. * Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams. * Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Education: * Bachelor's degree/University degree (or equivalent experience). ## Description As a Principal Engineer, AI & Cloud-Native Applications, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader, spearheading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge application systems. You will drive innovation across data migrations and hybrid cloud environments (on-premise, AWS, GCP), leveraging your deep expertise in Java and Python, and engaging with emerging AI technologies., * Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex application systems and data solutions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on coding in Java and Python. * Architect and implement robust data migration strategies, ensuring seamless and efficient transfer of data between diverse systems, including on-premise and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). * Design, build, and optimize high-performance data pipelines and integration solutions spanning on-premise infrastructure, AWS, and GCP. * Drive technical excellence in application development, embracing cloud-native principles and best practices for scalability, reliability, and security. * Act as a subject matter expert in core technologies, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, architectural patterns, and innovative solutions. * Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into application landscapes, contributing to the firm's AI strategy. * Ensure solutions adhere to architectural blueprints, industry standards, and regulatory compliance, proactively managing technical risks. Core Skills: * Java, Python, RESTful APIs, KAFKA, Kubernetes, AWS (S3, and broader services for cloud infrastructure), GCP (BigQuery, and broader services for cloud infrastructure) Desirable Skills: * Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models * Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Python, FastAPI, Async Programming * Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring * Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Building and Deploying Multi-Agent Systems with ADK and Vertex AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1918-building-and-deploying-multi-agent-systems-with-adk-and-vertex-ai) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)