Citigroup, Inc

Senior Lead Software Engineer Securities Finance SVP

Citigroup, Inc • $176K — $265K *
Jersey City, NJ 07305In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in financial services.
  • Deep proficiency in Core Java, Spring, and RESTful API development.
  • Experience with microservice architecture and Docker/Kubernetes orchestration.
  • Proficient in Oracle and MSSQL with complex SQL query skills.
  • Hands-on use of AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot in daily workflow.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with regulatory data governance in financial contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design scalable software solutions for securities finance applications.
  • Build new capabilities using Core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Lead technical analysis of complex financial processes and translate into actionable designs.
  • Define and enforce engineering standards across the development lifecycle.
  • Mentor engineers and analysts, building team capacity for ambitious delivery goals.
  • Partner with business leaders to capture functional requirements and regulatory needs.
  • Identify and manage technical risks in delivery decisions to maintain system integrity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work.
  • Influence architectural decisions at a global financial institution.
  • Access to advanced AI coding tools to enhance engineering workflows.
  • Opportunity to mentor the next generation of engineers.
  • Comprehensive financial wellbeing and health benefits packages.
  • Global collaboration in a high-performance team environment.
Full Job Description
Citi is looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to take end-to-end technical ownership to work on complex, high-volume financial applications within its Securities Finance technology team in Jersey City. In this role, you will architect, build, and deliver enterprise-scale software solutions that sit at the heart of critical securities and custody workflows, shaping how Citi's technology platforms perform at global scale. You will combine deep Java engineering expertise with senior leadership, guiding a team of engineers while influencing technical direction and partnering with business, compliance, and data stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities
  • Architect and design end-to-end software solutions for high-volume securities finance applications, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned to enterprise standards.
  • Build and deliver new application capabilities using Core Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservice patterns deployed via Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Lead the technical analysis of complex financial business processes, translating requirements into well-structured application designs that address upstream, downstream, and partner system dependencies.
  • Define and enforce engineering standards across the full development lifecycle, covering design, coding, testing, debugging, and production implementation.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and analysts, allocating work effectively and building team capability to deliver against ambitious delivery goals.
  • Partner with senior business leaders and end users to capture functional requirements and incorporate them into cohesive system designs that meet regulatory and compliance needs.
  • Identify and manage technical and operational risk within delivery decisions, escalating issues transparently and maintaining the integrity of systems and controls.


Required qualifications & skills
  • 10 or more years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a track record of delivering complex application systems in financial services environments.
  • Deep proficiency in Core Java, Java EE, PL/SQL, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful API development, and Unix scripting, with the ability to architect services independently.
  • Practical experience with microservice architecture and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, and with messaging systems including Kafka and MQ Series.
  • Proficiency in Oracle and MSSQL relational databases, including writing complex SQL queries and applying data profiling and data mapping tools.
  • Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Devin, or Claude as part of daily engineering workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, manage cross-functional delivery, and communicate technical decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with regulatory data requirements, data governance, and compliance considerations in a financial services context.


Beneficial skills & qualifications
  • Deep knowledge of Custody, Funds, or Securities Finance, including an understanding of how these functions operate across front, middle, and back-office environments.
  • Familiarity with securities master data and market data, and how these data sets support trading and operational workflows.
  • A Master's degree in a relevant technical or quantitative discipline.


What we offer

At Citi, you will work at the intersection of advanced engineering and global financial markets, with real ownership of systems that matter. This is a senior role that offers both technical depth and leadership reach, within a high-performing team that values collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
  • Strategic technical ownership and the opportunity to influence engineering architecture at scale across one of the world's leading financial institutions.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI coding tools embedded into team workflows, keeping your engineering practice at the forefront of the industry.
  • Clear scope to mentor and grow the next generation of engineers, building leadership capability alongside your technical career.
  • Comprehensive financial wellbeing, health, and benefits packages designed for senior professionals at Citi.
  • Global collaboration across technology, business, and compliance teams, with visibility into how enterprise-scale financial systems operate end to end.


Apply now to bring your Java engineering expertise and leadership to a role where your architectural decisions will directly shape the performance of Citi's global securities finance technology.

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:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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:
Sep 03, 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
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
NASDAQ
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