VP-Level Full-Stack Architect & Tech Leader

Citi; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Private medical

Employee assistance program

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Learning resources

Job summary

Citi is seeking a lead developer to drive delivery for the e-trading inventory application. You will shape future-state architecture, promote CI/CD and automated testing, and collaborate on design, planning, and documentation.

The role requires strong Java and React experience, plus a track record of delivering complex projects within a regulated financial services environment. You’ll work in Belfast with a global team and add value through quality engineering and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience delivering IT projects in a banking environment.
• Strong Java and front-end development skills (React).
• Experience with CI/CD, SDLC, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into technical specs and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for the business-critical e-trading inventory app and drive future-state architecture.
• Champion CI/CD and automated testing to improve quality and delivery velocity.
• Participate in design, planning and estimation discussions with the team.
• Oversee technical design, documentation, and adherence to architecture standards.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and ensure risk controls and compliance.

Skills

Java & TDD

React Front End

System analysis

Project management

SME in Applications Dev

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Kafka

SQL Server

MongoDB

S3

Job description

Citi is seeking a lead developer to drive delivery for the e-trading inventory application. You will shape future-state architecture, promote CI/CD and automated testing, and collaborate on design, planning, and documentation.

The role requires strong Java and React experience, plus a track record of delivering complex projects within a regulated financial services environment. You’ll work in Belfast with a global team and add value through quality engineering and strategic thinking.