Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee benefits

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Vice President, Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst, to focus on application systems analysis and programming. The role involves leading the establishment of application systems within the Technology team in Jersey City.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in application development, strong knowledge of Full Stack Java and Oracle, and the ability to integrate financial services processes. Competitive benefits include medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development and leadership experience in financial services.
• Hands-on experience in Full Stack Java and Oracle.
• Good understanding of CI/CD processes and Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead application systems implementation within the Technology team.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business processes.
• Provide application programming expertise ensuring adherence to design standards.

Skills

Application development experience

Leadership experience

Full Stack Java

Oracle

CI/CD processes

Scrum

JIRA

Cloud-native development

Post-trade processing systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst, Vice President

Job Req Id: 26956902

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Jun. 04, 2026

Job Overview

Lead the establishment and implementation of application systems and programs within the Technology team, focusing on application systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions, identify and define system enhancements, and deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve high‑impact problems and projects through in‑depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
• Provide application programming expertise and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow to develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how business areas 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.
• Assess risk in business decisions, demonstrate consideration for the firm’s reputation, and drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policy.

Recommended Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development and leadership experience in the financial services domain with hands‑on experience in Full Stack Java + Oracle.
• Experience solving performance issues of flow, including database ingestion and exposure.
• Good understanding of CI/CD processes, Scrum, and JIRA.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of ETD clearing workflows, including trade lifecycle management, brokerage, cash, and collateral workflows.
• Proven experience integrating clearing systems with books and records platforms to ensure seamless data flow and reconciliation.
• Expertise in cloud‑native development principles and practices, designing and building highly resilient, scalable, and observable services in a cloud environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal technology teams, external vendors, and clearinghouse representatives.
• Extensive experience with post‑trade processing systems and technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client core business functions.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills.
• Relationship and consensus‑building skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools and use of AI tools for day‑to‑day tasks to ensure performant and faster development.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Education

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

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi offers discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards, competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. For additional information about employee benefits, visit citibenefits.com. Offerings may vary by jurisdiction and date of hire.

EEO Statement

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