Java Full stack Lead

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Technical Delivery Ownership: Lead the end-to-end development of scalable, modular SaaS components and ensure delivery aligns with architecture, security, and business goals.
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor cross-functional development teams, ensuring high productivity, engineering excellence, and adherence to agile practices.
• Cloud-Native Development: Implement microservices, API-first design, containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines in a cloud or hybrid environment.
• Collaboration with Architecture & Product: Translate architectural blueprints into concrete development plans. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Modernization Projects: Migrate legacy white-label components to modern service-based architecture while minimizing service disruption.
• Code Quality & Automation: Establish engineering standards, enforce code quality, introduce automated testing practices, and ensure observability integration.
• SLA & Performance Management: Ensure solutions meet performance benchmarks, service-level agreements (SLAs), and support reliability engineering efforts.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Citi’s Trade and Working Capital Solutions (TWCS) Technology team is seeking a Software Development Lead to play a key role in the SaaS transformation journey. This individual will work closely with the SaaS Program Lead and SaaS Architect to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions for Citi’s white-label banking clients.

As a hands-on technology leader, you will drive the development of new features, modernization of legacy systems, and adoption of cloud-native best practices while ensuring seamless delivery across all development teams.
 

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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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