DevSecOps Software Engineering Expert

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This role is a security-focused infrastructure and tooling leader. Their primary goal is to embed security and operational best practices into the development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on vulnerability management, security platforms, and contributing to open-source security solutions. This would impact all of the Products & Functions Technology LOBs/CIO organisations and ultimately would result in dollar budget savings through reduced developer effort.

Key Platforms & Technologies

- Java / Spring / TypeScript / Go / Kafka / PostgreSQL / OpenShift

- OpenRewrite recipe automations
- CycloneDX SBOM standard
- Checkmarx / Sonar
- Synthetic observability solutions

Key Responsibilities/Expertise

- Leading technical direction for DevSecOps services.
- Driving adoption of new engineering approaches in security and tooling.
- Contributing to and maintaining open-source software for vulnerability remediation.

- Deep expertise in DevSecOps, modern frameworks, and AI-enabled development tools.
- Highly skilled in quality-assurance automation and infrastructure optimization.

Impact Area

- Systematically improves the Products & Functions Tech/CIO organisation's security posture and operational excellence.
- Delivers impact by promoting security standards and enablers across business lines.

Qualifications:

• Proven relevant experience
• Expert knowledge of Java, Spring and related technologies
• Expert knowledge in VA, SAST and CVM domains
• Expert knowledge in DevOps / DevSecOps domains
• Open-source software contribution / maintenance experience
• Proficiency in evaluating and benchmarking AI agent skills
• Proven track record of leading strong technical teams and delivery of highly technical projects with complex architecture

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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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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