Citigroup, Inc

Java Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc • $120K — $170K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 6+ years of hands-on software development experience focused on backend engineering and enterprise-scale systems.
  • Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with advanced knowledge of SQL and real-time messaging technologies.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills in guiding engineering teams.
  • Ability to design software architecture and conduct trade-off analyses across complex technical landscapes.
  • Experience building and delivering microservices-based architectures in production environments.
  • Proficiency in a modern JavaScript framework such as Angular is preferred.
  • Clear communicator able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the development of high-performance applications aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Design solutions using Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and real-time messaging for large-scale data processing.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines using Big Data technologies for reliable regulatory reporting.
  • Define and enforce coding, testing, debugging, and deployment standards to enhance software quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems and deliver new product capabilities.
  • Evaluate complex business and system processes to resolve high-impact technical challenges.
  • Mentor and coach middle-level engineers, providing technical direction.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model allowing flexibility with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
  • Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies like Spark, Hive, Impala, and HDFS.
  • Access to Citi's AI tools and innovative technologies in financial services.
  • Influence over architectural decisions for a strategic regulatory reporting platform.
  • Mentoring opportunities to develop engineering talent and leadership skills.
  • Access to a collaborative engineering community and learning resources.
  • Comprehensive benefits package with support programs for financial wellbeing and family.
Full Job Description
The Java Developer Lead Analyst 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 lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Architect and lead the development of scalable, high-performance applications within Citi's Insight regulatory reporting framework, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Design and implement solutions across a modern stack including Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and real-time messaging systems to support large-scale data processing needs.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows using Big Data technologies, contributing to robust and reliable regulatory reporting outcomes.
  • Define and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment across the team, raising the bar for software quality and delivery consistency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including architecture, infrastructure, and business stakeholders - to identify system enhancements and deliver new product capabilities.
  • Evaluate complex business and system processes to resolve high-impact technical challenges, developing innovative and pragmatic engineering solutions.
  • Mentor and coach mid-level engineers and analysts, providing technical direction and supporting their professional growth.
  • Embed risk awareness into engineering decisions, ensuring solutions meet compliance requirements and uphold Citi's standards for data integrity and regulatory adherence.
  • Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
  • Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
  • Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
  • Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
  • Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
  • 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.


Recommended Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on backend engineering and enterprise-scale systems.
  • Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with advanced knowledge of SQL and real-time messaging technologies.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience guiding engineering teams and allocating work effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to design software architecture and conduct meaningful trade-off analysis across complex technical landscapes.
  • Practical experience building and delivering microservices-based architectures in production environments.
  • Proficiency with a modern JavaScript framework such as Angular, with the ability to contribute across the full stack where needed is highly preferred.
  • Clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for both engineering and non-technical audiences.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred


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

What We Offer

Joining Citi's Insight team means working on technology that has real regulatory and financial significance at a global scale. You will gain exposure to a broad and modern technology ecosystem - from Big Data platforms to Citi's AI tools - while leading engineering work that directly influences how the firm manages and reports critical data. This is a role for engineers who want both technical depth and meaningful impact.
  • Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility and in-person collaboration.
  • Hands-on exposure to Big Data technologies including Spark, Hive, Impala, and HDFS within a large-scale production environment.
  • Access to Citi's AI tools and emerging technologies, keeping you at the forefront of innovation in financial services engineering.
  • Senior-level ownership and influence over architectural decisions that shape a strategic, firm-wide regulatory reporting platform.
  • Opportunities to mentor and develop engineering talent, building your leadership profile alongside your technical expertise.
  • A collaborative, global engineering community with access to learning and development resources to support your continued growth.
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including financial wellbeing and family support programs.


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

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.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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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$1.3 billion
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Net Income
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1812
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