Application UI Development Lead - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,320 - 213,480; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for a senior level application developer to lead UI development for the Mortgage Trading Desk in New York. This role involves managing and architecting high-performance frontend solutions, engaging directly with trading desk stakeholders.

Ideal candidates need extensive experience in web technologies including HTML5, TypeScript, and JavaScript. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred. The role offers strong visibility and influence in technology strategy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recent hands-on experience in software development based on Web UI tech stack.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming with strong knowledge of building UI components.
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI development for Mortgage Trading desks in Spread Products business.
• Provide architectural and technical solutions based on business processes.
• Mentor junior team members and guide them on projects.

Skills

UI Development

HTML5

TypeScript

JavaScript

Angular

Node.js

RESTful API

Cloud Computing

AI

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

GitHub

Electron

Python

SQL

Job description

This lead application development role is a senior level app development position responsible for leading UI development of a pricing system for Mortgage Trading Desk. The role will manage, architect and deliver high‑performance frontend, working at the intersection of cutting‑edge frontend engineering and complex financial workflows. This role offers high visibility, direct engagement with trading desk stakeholders, and the opportunity to shape the long‑term strategic roadmap for Mortgage Trading Technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead as well as hands‑on UI development to provide and implement technology solutions for Mortgage Trading desks in Spread Products business for Pricing, Structuring, Risk and Reporting.
• Provide architectural and technical solutions based on own deep understanding of business processes and functional requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Work closely with L1 and L2 Production Support to provide L3 Support for production issue investigation.
• Reach out to broader UI development community in the company to seek synergies, collaborations, knowledge sharing.
• Shift the development practice to AI‑agent driven to improve efficiency and time to market.
• Mentor and guide junior or mid‑level team members, providing technical leadership and effective work allocation on projects related to sales and trading application development.
• Ensure all technical and business decisions are made with a keen awareness of risk, upholding Citigroup’s reputation and safeguarding its assets. This includes strict adherence to compliance, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and transparent reporting of control issues.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 6+ years of recent hands‑on experience in software development based on Web UI tech stack. Experience in web frontend in desktop environment such as Electron is a plus.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications with strong knowledge and experience in building UI components using HTML5, TypeScript/JavaScript, Angular, Node.js and AgGrid.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Object‑Oriented Programming, WebSocket, RESTful API. Experience with high‑performance UI handling large dataset and high update volume is preferred.
• Strong ownership, initiative, leadership mindset.
• Strong ability to understand the context of complex situations and strong analytical skill.
• Good knowledge or experience of AI and using AI agent in coding.
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), DevOps and CI/CD pipeline, cloud computing environment, with experience in JIRA, GitHub.
• Skills in other technologies such as Python, Java, SQL, streaming services is a plus.
• Ability to multi‑task, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and be a team player with a sense of urgency.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Financial industry experience especially in Mortgage Trading is preferred but not mandatory.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York, New York, United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Jul 01, 2026

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