Applications Development Technical Lead Analyst

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank, N.A. in Jersey City, NJ seeks an Applications Development Technical Lead Analyst to drive architecture-aligned coding, testing, and implementation across teams. The role emphasizes advanced application programming and system integration for new product deployments.

Candidates will leverage Java 8, Spring, MQ/Kafka, XML/JSON, and Sonar-based quality metrics. Hybrid work is possible within Citi policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in applications development activities.
• Experience with Java 8, Core Java, Spring, caching frameworks and RESTful web services including XML and JSON.
• Experience with MQ and Kafka messaging.
• Experience with source code management tools including Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience with scheduling tools to run scripts to process/load from various data sources.
• Experience with code quality measurements using Sonar and implementing tests.
• SME in a functional domain development area.
• Adherence to architecture blueprint and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Provide expert programming knowledge aligned with architecture blueprints.
• Collaborate with management to integrate functions and identify system enhancements for new products and processes.
• Evaluate complex processes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Assess risk in line with company policy.
• Support cross-functional integration for successful product deployments.
• Provide technical guidance to mid-level developers (non-supervisory).
• Telecommuting/hybrid work may be permitted within policy.

Skills

Java 8

Core Java

Spring

Caching frameworks

RESTful web services

XML/JSON data formats

MQ/Kafka

Git/Bitbucket

Scheduling tools

Sonar

SME in domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Job description

## Applications Development Technical Lead AnalystApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Jersey City New Jersey United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 18, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 26972823Citibank, N.A. seeks an Applications Development Technical Lead Analyst for its Jersey City, NJ location.DUTIES: Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Provide expertise and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements. Resolve high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards. Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions. Assess risk when business decisions are made, in alignment with company policy. Contributed to cross-functional integration by collaborating with multiple management teams to identify crucial system enhancements, supporting successful new product deployments and optimizing business processes. Resolving high-impact technical and business challenges through in-depth evaluations of complex processes, system architectures, and industry standards. Providing expert-level applications programming knowledge, ensuring strict adherence to overall architecture blueprints and developing rigorous standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Cultivating a comprehensive understanding of how architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve business goals, delivering innovative solutions through in-depth analysis and interpretive thinking. Providing technical guidance to mid-level developers and analysts on programming standards and best practices (non-supervisory). Supporting adherence to risk policies and contributing to the application of established risk-related procedures. A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in the job offered or in a related IT occupation performing applications development activities. Six (6) years of experience must include: Working with Java 8, Core Java, Spring, caching frameworks and restful web services including data interchange format/definition including XML and JSON; Working with messaging frameworks including MQ and Kafka; Working with source code management tools including Git or Bitbucket; Utilizing scheduling tools to run scripts to process/load from various data sources; Working with code quality measurements using tools including Sonar and implementing design, unit, integration, and functional tests; Serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in any functional domain development area; Utilizing advance knowledge of applications programming and ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint; and Utilizing advanced knowledge of system flow and developing standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. 40 hrs./wk. Applicants submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Please reference Job ID #26972823. EO Employer.Wage Range: $189,592.00 to $220,000.00Job Family Group: TechnologyJob Family: Applications Development------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family Group:**------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**------------------------------------------------------## **Time Type:**Full time------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location:**Jersey City New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**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.------------------------------------------------------## **Most Relevant Skills**Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------## **Other Relevant Skills**For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------## **Anticipated Posting Close Date:**Sept 18, 2026------------------------------------------------------## **Automated Processing and AI** We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right------------------------------------------------------*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.*