Citigroup, Inc

Full Stack Engineer Lead Java/Angular - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$113K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years of experience in Applications Development or systems analysis with technical leadership background.
  • Deep expertise in building full-stack solutions across backend and frontend.
  • Proficiency in Java, particularly with Spring Boot framework.
  • Strong experience in designing APIs, including RESTful and GraphQL.
  • Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks, specifically React or Angular.
  • Proven experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural design and implementation of full-stack applications.
  • Engage in hands-on development using Java, React/Angular, and robust API designs.
  • Ensure application designs adhere to architectural governance and standards.
  • Implement advanced data processing solutions using Apache Kafka.
  • Champion best practices for containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with management teams to define system enhancements and product deployments.
  • Resolve complex business issues with innovative tech solutions.

Benefits

  • Role in a major digital transformation initiative at a globally recognized financial leader.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and excellence.
Full Job Description
As a Technology Lead Analyst, 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.
  • Master's degree preferred.

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.

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

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:
jul 13, 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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