Citigroup, Inc

Lead Applications Development Engineer (Angular/Spring Boot) - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc • $142K — $213K *
Jersey City, NJ 07305Hybrid
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of applications development experience, particularly in hands-on engineering.
  • Expertise in modern frameworks like Angular, backend tools including SpringBoot, and messaging platforms such as Kafka.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-year projects in financial services or wealth management.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and prompt-based engineering practices.
  • Strong grasp of system architecture, design patterns, and scalable application principles.
  • Exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with management teams to integrate functions and enhance system capabilities for new product deployment.
  • Resolve high-impact business problems through deep evaluation of processes and standards.
  • Ensure application design adheres to overall architecture, leveraging advanced programming expertise.
  • Develop coding standards, testing methodologies, and implementation strategies across the lifecycle.
  • Lead design and implementation of multi-year strategic initiatives for wealth management platforms.
  • Drive innovative solution development to overcome technical challenges and complex problems.
  • Mentor mid-level developers and analysts to foster growth and promote engineering excellence.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Full Job Description
This role is for a highly experienced and hands-on Lead Applications Development Engineer at the Vice President level within the Wealth Investment Technology Advisory and Brokerage Organization. The successful candidate will drive strategic platform and product development for the Wealth Advisory business, focusing on key transformational initiatives including the BlackRock Portfolio Solutions partnership, Unified Managed Accounts, and an integrated portfolio analytics solution. This position requires deep technical expertise, leadership in front-to-back development, and a strong commitment to adopting innovative AI and prompt-based engineering practices.

Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of critical, multi-year strategic initiatives, including the BlackRock Portfolio Solutions partnership, Unified Managed Accounts, and a comprehensive portfolio analytics solution integrated with the end-to-end ecosystem.
  • Partner with product management, business stakeholders, and architecture teams to define technical roadmaps, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
  • Drive the resolution of high-impact technical challenges and complex business problems through in-depth evaluation and innovative solution development.
  • Serve as a solid hands-on engineer, leading front-to-back development using modern technologies such as Angular for frontend, SpringBoot for backend services, Kafka for event streaming, and Oracle for robust data management.
  • Provide expert guidance in applications programming, ensuring application design adheres to enterprise architectural blueprints and best practices.
  • Develop and enforce coding standards, testing methodologies, debugging processes, and deployment strategies across the development lifecycle.
  • Champion the adoption and integration of AI tools and prompt-based engineering practices to enhance development efficiency, introduce intelligent features, and drive innovation within wealth management platforms.
  • Maintain a keen interest in emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application to optimize processes and deliver business value.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to mid-level developers and analysts, fostering technical growth, allocating work effectively, and promoting a culture of engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate across various technology and business functions, including architecture, infrastructure, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of solutions.
  • Appropriately assess technical and operational risks in decision-making, safeguarding the firm's reputation and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Adhere to company policies, apply sound ethical judgment, and escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency.


Recommended Qualifications:
  • 6-10 years of progressive experience in applications development, with a strong focus on hands-on, front-to-back engineering.
  • Extensive experience with modern web development frameworks (e.g., Angular), backend technologies (e.g., SpringBoot), messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka), and relational databases (e.g., Oracle).
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and successfully delivering complex, multi-year technology projects within a financial services or wealth management context.
  • Proven interest and practical familiarity with AI tools and prompt-based engineering.
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and scalable application development principles.
  • Exceptional leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication.


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


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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:
Aug 05, 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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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
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