Citigroup, Inc

Applications Senior Technical Specialist - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$96K — $145K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Java 17+, Core JAVA, J2EE, and Spring/Spring Boot.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL with database experience in DB2/Oracle.
  • Experience with modern front-end technologies such as ReactJS, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS4, and HTML5.
  • Proficient in using AI tools like Claude, Copilot, and Devin for development processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

Responsibilities

  • Lead application development and implementation processes to meet business needs.
  • Oversee and manage all phases of software development, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
  • Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective programming solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot urgent production issues, planning effective resolutions.
  • Design scalable software solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge through documentation and feedback.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs for overall health.
  • Comprehensive paid time off and holiday packages.
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Applications Development specialist 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 perform applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct tasks related to applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
  • Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
  • Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business processes, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
  • Work closely with other technical and business teams across multiple locations to respond to technical enquiries, gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
  • Troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues by working with support teams and users to perform relevant diagnostics, identifying the cause and planning both short-term and long-term resolution
  • Analyze data and system outputs to determine the effectiveness of existing data flows
  • Translate business requirements into high-level software designs that are scalable, maintainable and use industry-and company-wide best practices.
  • Implement high-level designs into robust, secure, well-tested and fully maintainable software, involving both new and existing components as required
  • Use code reviews and static code analysis to improve the quality of code and highlight vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle
  • Write unit and integration tests for all code, ensuring it is tested to a high standard
  • Apply a security-by-design approach to development, using recommended controls and techniques to secure software, and remediate vulnerabilities where identified
  • Configure and adapt continuous delivery systems to ensure an optimal build and deployment pipeline
  • Deliver software enhancements to agreed timescales and in accordance with the prescribed policies and processes.
  • Ensure the right engineering standards are applied by the team at all stages of software development and maintain/evolving these as required.
  • Provide technical mentoring and advice to more junior members of the team, giving constructive feedback during code reviews and where appropriate.
  • Provide expertise in areas and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
  • Contribute to the team's documentation, ensuring data flows and components are well documented, as well as appropriate onboarding, troubleshooting and technical guides.
  • Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
  • Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
  • Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
  • Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level developers
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Good track record of relevant experience in design and development of Java based systems.
  • 10+ years' working experience in JAVA 17+, Core JAVA, J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot Restful Services
  • Databases - DB2/Oracle or equivalent with SQL, PL/SQL programming expertise.
  • Proficient in using AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, Devin.
  • Substantial experience in Core Java, Java EE and ReactJS / JavaScript / Typescript / CSS4 / HTML5.
  • Experience in working on multiple technologies and medium to complex systems, well versed with design standards & framework
  • Quick learner of new tools and technologies.
  • Able to work with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Experience in event driven architecture and development of Spring Boot based components integrating with Kafka and MQ
  • Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
  • Tools - Well versed with IntelliJ/Eclipse
  • Test Driven development and automated testing tools like JUnit, Cucumber/ Gherkin; JIRA, Maven, Sonar
  • Experience in version control tools like GIT, Bitbucket.
  • Experience with Docker, RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes
  • Experience with Continuous Integration systems such as Jenkins
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Experience in Agile Development Methodologies with Scrum, sprint deliverables


EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering.
  • Master's degree preferred


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$96,960.00 - $145,440.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 16, 2026

About Citigroup, Inc

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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