Position OverviewCiti is looking for an experienced Lead Applications Developer to take ownership of complex Java microservices engineering initiatives and drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale application systems within a global technology organization. In this senior individual contributor role, you will set technical direction across teams, translating business needs into scalable, high-quality software solutions that directly support Citi's products and operations worldwide. If you thrive on solving high-impact engineering challenges and raising the bar for those around you, this is the opportunity to do it at global scale.
Responsibilities- Architect and deliver application systems built on Java microservices, ensuring designs meet enterprise architecture standards and support long-term scalability goals.
- Lead end-to-end software development across design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation, setting technical standards that raise the quality of team output.
- Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and product management teams to integrate systems effectively and identify improvements needed to launch new products and streamline processes.
- Analyze and resolve high-impact technical problems by applying deep knowledge of software systems, business processes, and industry engineering practices.
- Evaluate how application, infrastructure, and architecture domains interconnect, using that understanding to inform sound engineering decisions across the stack.
- Mentor and coach mid-level engineers and analysts, providing technical guidance, reviewing work, and distributing tasks to accelerate team delivery.
- Assess technical and business risk during design and implementation, ensuring solutions meet compliance requirements and uphold engineering quality standards.
Required Qualifications & Skills- 6+ years of hands-on experience in software application development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering production-grade solutions.
- Deep expertise in Java microservices development, including system design, API integration, and distributed application architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex software projects from initiation through to successful implementation.
- Subject matter expertise in at least one core area of applications development, with the ability to set technical direction within that domain.
- Strong systems analysis skills with the ability to evaluate complex application workflows and translate findings into clear engineering solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapting plans quickly without losing sight of delivery commitments.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience working within large-scale enterprise or financial services technology environments.
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, or containerization technologies as part of a broader delivery ecosystem.
What We OfferAt Citi, senior engineers work on technically demanding problems that have real consequences for millions of clients and businesses worldwide. You will have the ownership, tools, and cross-functional reach to shape how technology is built and delivered at one of the world's leading financial institutions.
- Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility without compromising collaboration.
- Significant scope to influence technical architecture and engineering direction at an enterprise scale.
- Ongoing access to learning and development resources to deepen your expertise and expand into adjacent technology domains.
- A performance-driven environment where your technical contributions are recognized and directly connected to business outcomes.
- Competitive financial wellbeing support, including compensation and benefits designed for senior-level professionals.
- Collaboration with skilled engineering teams across global locations, offering broad professional reach and knowledge exchange.
- Wellbeing support programs and work-life balance initiatives that help you sustain high performance over the long term.
Apply now to bring your Java microservices expertise to a senior engineering role where your decisions shape the systems powering one of the world's most significant financial institutions.
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family:Applications Development
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$120,800.00 - $170,800.00
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills API Integration, Java, Microservice Framework, Spring Boot.
Automated Processing and AIWe 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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