Citigroup, Inc

Apps Development Sr Manager - C13 - TAMPA

Citigroup, Inc$113K — $170K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)
  • Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)
  • Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Experience with message queuing systems
  • Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development and automated testing

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers
  • Define technical vision and architecture for FX risk platforms
  • Make critical technical decisions on system design and technology stack
  • Champion best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and security
  • Take complete ownership of systems and features across the SDLC
  • Design and architect scalable, resilient solutions for risk workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and risk stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
FX Risk Java Tech Lead

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced FX Risk Java Tech Lead to drive technical excellence and team leadership in building high-performance risk calculation systems that directly impact global markets operations. You'll guide talented engineers, set technical direction, and take ownership of critical systems at unprecedented scale.

Join us if you:
  • Are passionate about leading teams to build distributed, high-performance, and resilient Java applications
  • Want to shape technical strategy and architecture for risk calculation systems in global financial markets
  • Thrive in mentoring others and driving technical excellence
  • Are ready to take full ownership of complex systems and their success

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ownership
  • Define technical vision and architecture for FX risk calculation platforms
  • Make critical technical decisions on system design, technology stack, and implementation
  • Champion best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and security
  • Conduct code reviews and elevate team capabilities through constructive feedback

Ownership Across SDLC
  • Take complete ownership of systems and features across the entire Software Development Life Cycle
  • Drive accountability within the team - ensuring every member embraces ownership of their work
  • Own the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the development lifecycle

System Design & Architecture
  • Design and architect scalable, resilient solutions for complex risk calculation workflows
  • Lead implementation of distributed systems handling global trade volumes
  • Optimize application performance and establish benchmarks
  • Design integration patterns with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and messaging systems
  • Ensure systems are built for observability, maintainability, and operational excellence

Team Development & Collaboration
  • Build and grow a high-performing engineering team through hiring, mentoring, and career development
  • Foster a culture of ownership where team members take initiative and accountability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, business, and risk stakeholders
  • Remove blockers and create an environment for the team to excel
  • Lead by example in technical excellence and professional conduct

Delivery & Production Excellence
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects and initiatives
  • Own production stability and system reliability for critical FX risk systems
  • Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures
  • Lead L3 production support and participate in on-call rotation
  • Balance technical debt with feature delivery and make strategic trade-off decisions

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise
  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience with deep expertise
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)
  • Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)
  • Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
  • Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace, or similar)
  • Deep understanding of Linux and JVM internals
  • Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing
  • Extensive production support experience including L3 support and on-call

Leadership & Professional Experience
  • Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams
  • Experience managing the full SDLC from conception to production
  • Strong project management skills with Agile/Scrum experience
  • Track record of successfully delivering mission-critical systems

Essential Leadership Qualities

Ownership (Primary Quality)
  • Takes complete accountability for systems, team outcomes, and business results
  • Proactively identifies and addresses issues before they escalate
  • Treats company systems as if they were their own

Strategic Thinking & Communication
  • Balances short-term delivery with long-term technical vision
  • Articulates complex technical concepts to all audiences
  • Makes data-driven decisions with business context

Collaboration & Results
  • Works effectively across teams and time zones
  • Focuses on delivering measurable business value
  • Drives execution with urgency while maintaining high standards

Continuous Improvement
  • Stays current with industry trends and best practices
  • Drives process improvements and challenges status quo
  • Encourages experimentation and learning from failures

Language Requirements
  • English proficiency: B2 level or higher

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in financial services, particularly trading systems or risk management
  • Knowledge of FX markets and risk calculation methodologies
  • Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps practices
  • Microservices architecture experience at scale

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Master's degree preferred but not required
  • Or equivalent practical experience


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States

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.

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:
Jun 18, 2026

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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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