Full-Time
Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst
Posted on 5/9/2026
Citi
10,001+ employees
Global financial services including banking, investment
Compensation Overview
$177.1k - $182k/yr
Irving, TX, USA
Hybrid
Telecommuting/hybrid schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.
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- Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology or related or related field and 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Associate Consultant, Software Developer, Java Consultant, Solutions IT Designer, Java Developer, Application Developer, Programmer Analyst or related position developing enterprise level applications for a global financial service institution.
- Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in the stated fields and 6 years of the specified progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience.
- Full span of experience must include: Oracle DB, Database Modeling & Integration, SQL Tuning, PL/SQL, SQL; Assessing new technologies including Cloud; and Agile Methodology and Full SDLC.
- Additionally, 3 years of experience must include: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design on native cloud; Java/J2EE Technologies, Core Java, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Security, REST API, JPA, Hibernate ORM; Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript; ECS, Jenkins, Kafka, Maven, Docker, Linux, Shell Scripting; and Test Driven Development (Unit Tests, Junit, Mockito), End to End - E2E Test, Functional Tests, Performance Test.
- Architect, design and implement complex, cloud-native and dimensional data solutions.
- Develop microservices architecture, contribute to data modeling strategies, and manage messaging systems, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and compliant with technology standards.
- Optimize, and lead advanced Agile methodologies and the full SDLC, including Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Deliver complex financial software projects utilizing cutting-edge cloud and data technologies.
- Build robust, multi-threaded, high-performing, scalable financial applications using Java/J2EE (Core Java, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Security, REST API, JPA, Hibernate ORM) for backend, and Angular/TypeScript for frontend.
- Design and optimize complex data architectures and modeling, and relational databases (Oracle DB, SQL Tuning, PL/SQL, SQL, No-SQL database).
- Perform design and code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
- Apply CI/CD pipelines and comprehensive testing strategies.
- Create UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagrams to illustrate the overall system and implementation of the code.
- Leading the adoption of new technologies (including Cloud, graph Data, AI) to tackle complex technical and regulatory problems within financial technology systems.
- Ensure data accuracy, high performance, and scalability for data processing, real-time analytics, and reporting.
- Use Jenkins and other deployment tools.
- Implement security and session management on distributed and clustered systems.
- Work with QA team to review test cases and validated test results.
- A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.
Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1812
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $30B buyback announced at 2026 Investor Day supports 14-15% ROTCE by 2031.
- Hired 60 MDs from 20 rivals since 2024 to boost Banking revenues 15% in Q1 2026.
- TTS and Securities Services growth via tech M&A accelerates embedded banking through 2026.
What critics are saying
- JPMorgan poaches Citi's cross-border talent, eroding MD retention within 12-24 months.
- Basel IV phases in 2025-2028 force 15-20% more capital, cutting Markets ROE.
- Fintechs like Stripe displace Services revenues in 18-36 months via AI automation.
What makes Citi unique
- Citi refocused in 2024-2025 by exiting 14 consumer franchises to sharpen Services and Markets.
- Banamex consumer business targets public listing in 2025-2026 while retaining institutional Mexico unit.
- Three engines—Services, Markets & Banking, Wealth—drive strategy under CEO Jane Fraser.
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Company News
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America's largest banks reported strong first-quarter profits driven by investment banking activity and a resilient economy, but executives warned about emerging economic headwinds from rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase posted a 13% profit increase to $16.49 billion, with investment banking fees jumping 30%. Wells Fargo earned $5.25 billion whilst Citigroup reported $5.79 billion in profits. The gains came amid market volatility and increased merger activity. However, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cited "an increasingly complex set of risks" including wars, energy prices and trade tensions. Wells Fargo's CFO noted consumers allocating more spending towards petrol whilst reducing discretionary purchases. Dimon warned that higher oil prices' impact "will likely take some time to materialise" if they persist.
Citigroup has raised interest among investors, with Jim Cramer highlighting strong market sentiment towards the stock. Following earnings, Cramer noted that Citigroup is "love, love, love by everybody on Wall Street" and expects the stock to jump higher. The bank delivered solid quarterly results, with 8% revenue growth and 35% earnings per share increase, excluding one-time charges. Net interest income rose 14%, beating expectations. However, results were mixed across divisions, with services, banking and fixed income performing well, whilst equity trading and personal banking fell short. Trading at a significant discount to peers despite rising 66% last year, Citigroup remains attractive. CEO Jane Fraser indicated the bank's transformation efforts are over 80% complete, though questions remain about future growth once self-help measures conclude.
Citigroup beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, reporting net income of $5.8 billion, or $3.06 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 billion in the prior-year period. The result exceeded analysts' estimate of $2.63 per share. Revenue rose 14% whilst net income grew 42%, driven by strong dealmaking activity. Investment banking fees increased 19% to $1.3 billion, with growth in advisory and equity capital markets. Services revenue climbed 17%, and markets crossed $7 billion in revenue. Global investment banking revenue reached $28.2 billion in the first quarter, the highest since 2021. Chief executive Jane Fraser attributed the performance to softer regulation under President Trump and the AI boom. The bank remains on track to deliver its 10-11% return on tangible common equity target.
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