Apps Development Group Manager - Senior Vice President

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, NJ seeks an Applications Development Group Manager to lead multiple teams delivering scalable Java-based platforms. You will drive architecture, coding standards, and cross-team collaboration to achieve business goals.

The role requires 10+ years in backend Java, strong leadership, agile discipline, and experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices. Treasury domain knowledge is a plus and high-impact decision making is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Back End Java Development.
• Experience managing software development of complex and critical platforms.
• Proficient with full stack technology capabilities (Java, Spring Frameworks, Javascript and associated frameworks).
• Extensive cloud experience (AWS) and microservices architectures.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with messaging technologies – JMS, Kafka, MQ.
• Experience designing reference architectures and conforming to enterprise blueprints.
• Experience leading a development group and guiding architecture and design.
• Ability to perform code reviews and ensure code hygiene.
• Detail oriented and able to collaborate with partner teams; strong agile practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communications; treasury domain knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish goals and conduct personnel duties.
• Provide strategic influence over resources, budget management and planning.
• Integrate knowledge of applications development with the technology function to meet goals.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policies.
• Communicate with senior leaders and external parties as necessary.
• Coach and guide team on sound architecture and design principles.

Skills

Java Backend

Team Leadership

Full Stack Java

Spring Framework

Architecture & Design

Agile Methodologies

Code Reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

NoSQL

Relational DB

JMS

Kafka

MQ

Job description

The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
• Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Back End Java Development.
• Experience with managing the software development of complex and critical platforms
• Proficient with full stack technology capabilities (Java, Spring Frameworks, Javascript and associated frameworks
• Expertise with cloud computing technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, etc.) and micro-services architectures (server and front-end)
• Knowledgeable with database technologies – both relational and document (NoSQL) based storage
• Experience with various messaging-based technologies – JMS, Kafka, MQ, etc.
• Experience designing reference architectures and conformance to enterprise blueprints
• Experience building and managing high-performing technology teams
• Experience with leading a development group and ability to guide the team on sound architecture and design principles along with delivering a quality software
• Ability to perform code reviews to ensure the code hygiene
• Very detail oriented and ability to collaborate with various partner teams on project delivery
• Proficient with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Knowledge/experience with Treasury business and Liquidities preferable, but not required

Education:

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

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 09, 2026

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