Agentic AI-Driven Developer Platform Strategy and Implementation - Director

We are seeking a senior technology leader to build and scale a developer Platform (IDP) with a strong focus on AI-driven test environment management. As Director, you will own the enterprise strategy, governance, and operational integrity of all non-production environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Performance, Pre-Prod) in a highly regulated financial services environment.You will drive a platform-as-a-product mindset, enabling self-service capabilities, improving developer experience (DevEx), and leveraging Agentic AI to automate the lifecycle of test environments. This role is critical in accelerating software delivery while maintaining strict compliance, security, and operational resilience standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform & Architecture LeadershipArchitect and evolve the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) with self-service, secure-by-default, and observable capabilitiesBuild Test Environment as a Service (TEaaS) for on-demand, production-like environmentsEstablish platform SLAs, adoption metrics, and continuous feedback mechanismsAI-Driven Environment ManagementDesign and implement Agentic AI solutions to automate provisioning, scaling, optimization, and retirement of test environmentsEnable intelligent scheduling, reuse, and cost-aware scaling based on demandEnsure AI actions are auditable, policy-bound, and compliantEnvironment Strategy & GovernanceDefine enterprise-wide strategy for lower environment management across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid ecosystemsEstablish standards for provisioning, configuration, refresh cycles, and decommissioningEnsure compliance with regulatory, security, and audit requirementsOperational ExcellenceLead global engineering teams managing environment provisioning, stability, and supportImplement observability, incident management, and reliability practicesReduce risks related to configuration drift, environment inconsistency, and manual processesDevOps EnablementPartner with Engineering, QA, and Release teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and automated provisioningRemove environment bottlenecks to support parallel development and testing at scaleDrive test data strategy, including synthetic data generation using AICloud & Cost OptimizationPromote cloud-native architectures and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)Optimize utilization through lifecycle automation, right-sizing, and environment reuseBalance self-service autonomy with governance and operational controlLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementLead and develop high-performing global teams (FTE + vendors)Define workforce strategy, career development, and performance managementServe as the senior point of accountability for environment readiness and riskPartner with Architecture, Security, Risk, and Business stakeholdersQualificationsRequired15+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, or technology operations5+ years leading enterprise-scale engineering teamsProven expertise in managing development and test environments at scaleStrong experience with cloud platforms, automation, and CI/CD ecosystemsExperience operating in regulated environments (financial services preferred)PreferredExperience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) or platform engineering modelsExposure to AI/ML or Agentic AI implementations in operationsKnowledge of test data management and synthetic data generationMaster’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldWhat You’ll BringStrategic leadership with hands-on technical depthStrong focus on developer experience, automation, and innovationAbility to balance speed, cost, and risk in complex enterprise environmentsTrack record of driving transformation through modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, AI)------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$170,000.00 - $300,000.00In 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.------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant SkillsPlease see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant SkillsFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Jun 02, 2026------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.