Apps Dev Tech Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a highly motivated Java 17+ Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems for Citi's Stress Testing Team in Rutherford, NJ.

You will lead engineers, shape technical direction, mentor teammates, and collaborate with Risk, Finance and Regulators to deliver scalable, compliant software using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud deployments. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills and architectural vision.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in engineering management.
• Graduate in STEM or Finance disciplines.
• Broad experience with relational and document databases, data structures, caching and reporting.
• Develop enterprise-grade apps using Java 17/JEE, NoSQL, Spring, among other tools.
• Experience mentoring junior and senior engineers across multiple time zones.
• Proficient with large, complex codebases and data-driven decision making.
• Experience in event-driven microservices, 12-factor apps, and cloud deployments.
• Strong design, coding standards, and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams supporting multiple systems and drive customer-focused ownership.
• Set up and maintain processes that accelerate team delivery.
• Be hands-on in architecture reviews and promote servant leadership.
• Own multiple critical work streams with clear objectives and KR tracking.
• Establish and drive design/coding best practices within the team.
• Coordinate with Risk, Finance and Regulators to execute projects.
• Mentor engineers and continuously improve software engineering practices.
• Present clearly to stakeholders and deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

REST/JSON

CI/CD

Microservices

Cloud (AWS)

SQL/NoSQL

Mentoring/Leadership

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JEE

Redis

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Java 17+ Application Developer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and robust backend java applications. This role requires a strong understanding of modern Java development practices, data processing, and CI/CD principles. The Stress Testing Team is responsible for delivering Stress testing related solutions to Citi's risk & finance organization which manages Citi's exposure to financial institutions, governments and corporates that trade with Citi. The team engineers, builds and maintains software used to compute metrics that help mitigate Citi's exposure to counterparty default & help meet regulations like CECL. GSST, IFRS9, CCAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead team(s) of passionate engineers supporting multiple systems who take pride in customer satisfaction and ownership.
• Set up and maintain processes that empower to move the team quickly.
• Be hands-on in technical architecture and reviews, are a strong believer in servant leadership and don't shy away from rolling up the sleeves.
• Independently own and drive multiple critical work streams, this includes vision/direction setting, overseeing the overall planning and execution toward clear objectives with measurable key results.
• Establish and drive adoption of design and coding best practices within your team.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders across the Risk, Finance and Front Office business organizations, and external Market Regulators to assemble execute projects across Capital spectrum.
• Mentor and guide professional development of analysts & engineers on your team, and continuously improve software engineering practices.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills and presence.
• Collaborate with and across team to design, build and deliver high quality software meeting and exceeding client needs.

Requirements

• Hands-on engineering manager background with 6+ years of industry experience.
• Graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or Finance disciplines.
• Broad experience in relational and document databases, data structures, caching and reporting.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications using Java 17/JEE (and higher), No SQL, Spring, among other tools.
• A track record of managing and mentoring junior and senior engineers, preferably located across multiple time zones.
• Proficient at working with large and complex code bases.
• Ability to be metrics / data driven and have a bias for action and result delivery.
• Technologies and tools: Java, Spring Boot, Web / Restful service development, JSON, SQL, Build tools.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications using Java 17/JEE (and higher), No SQL, Spring, among other tools.
• Experience in event-driven design of Microservices and 12-factor app development standards.
• CI/CD & Orchestration: Tecton/Harness.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial industry specifically in Credit Risk & Market Risk Capital domains.
• Experience building modern enterprise applications and deploying to public or private clouds including AWS.
• Experience in distributed cache systems like Apache Ignite or Redis.
• Experience in big data platforms and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, HDFS, Presto/Starburst, Spark, and Kafka.
• Experience in Spring Framework and Cloud Computing for both batch and real-time high volume data processing.
• Experience in understanding complex SQLs and exposure to Database Design Concepts including Data Modeling, Logical/Conceptual Design.
• Education: BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field or related experience.

Primary Location: Rutherford New Jersey United States

Primary Location 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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