Banking Technology Angular Lead Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Discretional annual bonus

Pension Plan

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Angular UI Engineer to join the Banking Technology team in a fast-paced, AI-enabled environment. You will design and deliver enterprise web applications across frontend Angular and backend Java/Spring, with data layers in MongoDB/MSSQL.

Expect end-to-end ownership in a globally distributed squad, delivering robust, scalable systems. The role emphasizes AI-first mindset, rapid learning, and high-quality code, with hybrid work opportunities and a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on Angular/TypeScript/HTML5 development experience.
• Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong grasp of SDLC, testing, and CI/CD practices in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-grade web applications in a microservices setup for global banking use.
• Implement full stack work from Angular frontend to Java/Spring Boot backend and data layer.
• Lead design discussions in small, high-autonomy squads and ensure production readiness.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

HTML5

REST API

GraphQL

Microservices

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Job description

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

We are a collaborative and well-established team united by high engineering standards and renowned for continuous shipment of clean rigorously tested code to production multiple times a week - a pace we only anticipate accelerating with AI adoption.

We are seeking a Senior Angular UI Engineer to join Banking Technology team for Opus Capital Management strategic transformation. Ideal candidate would be willing to pick up AI assisted backend changes.

You will design and deliver enterprise-grade web application platforms, leveraging AI development tools (e.g. Copilot, Devin).

This role demands end-to-end ownership, hands-on technical delivery and ability to lead design discussion within small high-autonomy squad.

The ideal candidate is AI-first in mindset, quick learner and passionate for the quality and reliability of code deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build business requirements on microservices architecture platform used by senior bankers globally
• Full stack implementation from Angular frontend to Java/Spring Boot backend and MongoDB/MSSQL data layer
• Strong fundamentals in systems analysis, design patterns, SDLC including unit/integration test and CI/CD practices.
• Leverage AI coding agents for accelerated engineering
• Critically review, test requirements and own deliverables ensuring structural integrity, security compliance and production readiness.
• Strong communication skills with Product & Engineers in global squad on integrations
• Learn and apply Corporate Banking domain knowledge

Required Skills & Experience

• Significant hands-on experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML5
• Proven experience of API first solution - REST, GraphQL
• Experience designing & implementing large-scale platforms using microservices architecture
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams & incremental frequent releases.
• Database design and queries in RDBMS & NoSQL - Highly desirable
• Ideal candidate would have experience in Java & Spring framework OR willing to pick up knowledge
• Spec driven development understanding - Desirable

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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## Job Family Group:

Technology

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## Job Family:

Applications Development

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## Time Type:

Full time

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## Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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## Other Relevant Skills

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

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