Full Stack Engineer Lead Java/React Vice President

Citi's Investor Services division is seeking a visionary and experienced full-stack engineering leader to join our team as a Vice President. This is more than a development role; it's a senior-level position where you will be responsible for establishing and implementing mission-critical application systems, shaping the future of our technology landscape in coordination with a global team.

As a Full Stack Engineer Lead for Java/React, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying the next-generation applications that power our custody, fund accounting, and asset servicing clients. You will act as a technical authority, guiding a team of talented developers while remaining hands-on with a cutting-edge technology stack including Java, React/Angular, REST/GraphQL, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes. If you are a leader who thrives on solving complex problems and driving technological innovation within a world-class financial institution, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead the architectural design and implementation of complex, scalable, and resilient full-stack applications. Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work and providing the technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews needed to build a high-performing team.
• Full-Stack & API Development: Engage in hands-on development across the entire technology stack, utilizing Java for backend services, React/Angular for dynamic user interfaces, and designing robust, scalable APIs with RESTful services and GraphQL.
• Architectural Governance: Provide deep expertise in advanced application programming, ensuring all application designs adhere to the overall architecture blueprint. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation to build best-in-class software.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Design and implement sophisticated, real-time data processing solutions using Apache Kafka and related streaming technologies to handle the demands of a global financial market.
• DevOps & Cloud-Native Excellence: Champion and implement best practices for containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure the rapid and reliable delivery of software.
• Strategic Partnership & Solutioning: Partner with multiple management teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of functions. Identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements, translating business goals into robust technical solutions.
• Complex Problem-Solving: Resolve a variety of high-impact problems and projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system flows, and industry standards, developing innovative and durable solutions.
• Risk Management & Compliance: 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 and adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience in Applications Development or systems analysis, with a proven track record in a technical leadership role.
• Full-Stack Proficiency: Deep expertise in building and delivering full-stack solutions, with a strong command of both backend and frontend development.
• Backend Technology: Expert-level proficiency in Java, including experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
• API Technologies: Strong experience in designing and building APIs, with proficiency in both RESTful services and GraphQL.
• Frontend Technology: Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React or Angular.
• Messaging & Streaming: Proven experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures and real-time data pipelines.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Demonstrable, hands-on experience with Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes for orchestration in a production environment.

Leadership & Professional Qualities:

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in at least one core area of applications development, with a comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, architecture, and infrastructure integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust priorities quickly and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial Domain Knowledge: Prior experience in FinTech or a large financial institution is highly preferred.
• Investor Services Experience: Specific domain expertise in investor services, including Custody, Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, or Asset Servicing, is a significant advantage.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with public cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

What We Offer:

• A role at the center of a major digital transformation initiative within a globally recognized financial leader.
• Opportunities for career growth, learning, and professional development.
• A competitive compensation package including bonus and benefits.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and technical excellence.

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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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Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113 840,00 - $170 760,00

In 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.

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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

nov 17, 2026

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Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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