Apps Dev Tech Lead Analyst - Senior Salesforce - VP

Citi; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to drive delivery of critical initiatives and partner with leaders to shape the strategic roadmap for future innovation.

You will build and integrate on Salesforce platforms (Financial Service Cloud, Sales Cloud), using Apex, Lightning, REST/SOAP, and manage CI/CD with Jenkins and Bitbucket. Strong collaboration and governance are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise application development.
• 5+ years hands-on Salesforce platform experience.
• 3+ years Salesforce Financial Service Cloud & Sales Cloud with Lightning Components/Aura.
• 2+ years managing source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable Salesforce solutions (FSC/Sales Cloud).
• Build integrations using REST/SOAP and maintain middleware connections.
• Lead CI/CD evolution with Bitbucket/GitHub, Jenkins, and SFDX.
• Provide production support, governance, and deployment runbooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Salesforce Apex

Lightning Components

Aura Framework

REST/SOAP APIs

JIRA

Agile/SCRUM

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor degree in CS or related field

Salesforce certifications

Tools

Bitbucket/GitHub

SFDX

Jenkins

Talend

Python/Spark

RESTful APIs

Data Loader

Job description

Overview

We are expanding our dynamic team and seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to be a key individual contributor. In this role, you will not only drive the delivery of current, critical initiatives but also partner with business and technology leaders to shape the strategic roadmap for future innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your deep Salesforce expertise within the financial services sector and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Delivery & Strategy: Design, develop, and deploy high-quality, scalable solutions on the Salesforce platform, primarily using Financial Service Cloud and Sales Cloud. Collaborate with senior leadership to define and establish long-term business-technology roadmaps.
• Technical Development: Build robust applications using Apex, Visual Force Pages, and modern frameworks like Lightning Components and Aura. Develop and maintain integrations with other cloud-based systems and middleware (e.g., Talend, Python/Spark) using REST and SOAP APIs.
• DevOps & Deployment: Manage source control and branching strategies using Bitbucket/GitHub and SFDX. Drive our CI/CD pipeline evolution, leveraging tools like Jenkins, Lightspeed, and the Metadata API for package-based deployments.
• Production Support & Governance: Provide expert-level production application support. Investigate failures, conduct root cause analysis, and manage defects using JIRA. Prepare, review, and approve Production Deployment Runbooks for enterprise-scale releases.
• Security & Compliance: Establish and enforce strict governance and information security standards for our Salesforce implementation, ensuring we meet the rigorous demands of the financial services industry.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work within a cross-functional team of product owners, developers, and QA engineers, operating under Agile/SCRUM methodologies. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.

Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum of 8+ years of overall experience in enterprise application development.
• A minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience with the Salesforce platform.
• At least 3+ years of specialized experience with Salesforce Financial Service Cloud & Sales Cloud , including the Lightning Components and Aura Framework.
• 2+ years of experience managing source control (Bitbucket/GitHub), SFDX, and complex branching strategies.
• 2+ years of experience with package‑based deployments and building CI/CD pipelines using tools like DevOps, RLM, Jenkins, and Lightspeed.
• Good understanding and exposure in applying AI‑powered code assistants such as Co‑pilot / Devin / Anthropic Claude and Salesforce’s AgentForce Vibe to construct and improve Salesforce engineering solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Salesforce: Mastery of Apex, Visual Force, Salesforce Lightning Components, and common integration patterns.
• Integration: Hands‑on experience with integration tools such as Data Loader, Data Stage, Talend, or Python/Spark. Proficient in integrating systems via REST and SOAP APIs.
• Web Technologies: Strong knowledge and expertise in ASP .Net, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Middleware: Familiarity with at least one middleware product (SSIS/Talend, Python/Spark, etc.).
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle and Mongo

Professional Skills:

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams using Agile methodologies (SCRUM).
• Deep familiarity with JIRA and its processes for tracking and managing work.
• Exceptional communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders to influence and define strategic direction.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Salesforce certifications (Preferred)

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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.

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