Applications Development Technology Lead

Citi; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Citi Dublin is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead to drive platform modernization and transform core legacy systems. You will lead end-to-end development, ensure architectural alignment, and mentor senior engineers.

The role requires 10+ years of senior engineering leadership, expertise in Java, Spring Boot and Angular, and a track record of delivering complex projects in a hybrid, business-facing environment. This is a full-time Dublin-based position with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a Senior Engineering Lead.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• AI utilisation expertise and prompt engineering qualification.
• Strong proficiency: Java, Spring Boot, Angular.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• SME in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Senior Engineering Lead who is proficient in leading out teams and has a delivery focused mindset.
• Experienced in the understanding and utilisation of AI tooling to drive productivity and development acceleration.
• Full technical capability with full stack development credentials.
• Drive decisions for design and architectural adoption.
• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions to meet goals and define necessary system enhancements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of complex business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint.
• Utilise knowledge of system flow and develop coding, testing, debugging and implementation standards.
• Develop knowledge of how architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Engineering Lead

System analysis

Software development

AI tooling

Prompt engineering

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Job description

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

Team/Role Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead is a senior level position in Issuer Services Technology at Citi responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team.

This is a critical position focused on platform modernization and transformation, driving high-impact, transformational change to our core legacy application systems. In this role, you will play a key part in reshaping our technology landscape and steering the future of our enterprise platforms.

The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

What you’ll do

• Senior Engineering Lead who is proficient in leading out teams and has a delivery focused mindset
• Experienced in the understanding and utilisation of AI tooling to drive productivity and development acceleration
• Full technical capability with full stack development credentials.
• Drive decisions for design and architectural adoption
• 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.

What we’ll need from you

• 10 + years of relevant experience as a Senior Engineering Lead.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• AI utilisation expertise and prompt engineering qualification
• Strong proficiency: Java, Spring Boot, Angular
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: 93 280,00 € - 139 920,00 €

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