Application Development Technical Lead

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 142,320 - 213,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced Applications Developer to drive full stack design and implementation. You will collaborate across teams to deploy new products, optimize systems, and ensure architecture conformance.

The role requires SME-level expertise in full stack development, hands-on Java/Spring, Docker and Kubernetes, and strong leadership abilities with effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Applications Development
• SME in Full Stack Applications Development
• Experience delivering successful projects
• Experience with distributed caching and parallel computing
• Experience with design artifacts (architecture, flowcharts, sequence diagrams)
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to integrate functions and deploy new products and processes
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes
• Provide expertise in applications programming and architecture adherence
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging and implementation
• Understand how areas like architecture and infrastructure integrate to meet goals
• Provide in-depth analysis and innovative solutions
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts and manage work allocation
• Ensure risk considerations and compliance with laws and Citi policies

Skills

Full stack development

Agile/Scrum (JIRA)

Distributed caching

GitHub

Leadership/PM

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spring/Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle SQL

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple 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.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Applications Development role
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Full Stack Applications Development
• In-depth understanding and hands‑on experience with distributed caching technologies and parallel computing principles to build robust and efficient systems
• Expertise in Agile Software methodology using JIRA
• Relevant experience in preparing Software design artifacts including Architecture, flowcharts and Sequence diagrams.
• 5+ years of expertise in application design and development using the below mentioned technologies and frameworks:
  • Back-end: Spring, Spring boot, Java,
  • Design patterns: Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Source control management using GitHub
• Database technologies including Oracle SQL, Stored procedures, triggers.
• Experience in performing effective code and design reviews.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Primary Location:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Time Type:

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.

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