Digital Software Engineer Lead Analyst, Android Development

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive and retention awards

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas is seeking a Digital Software Engineer Lead Analyst for Android development. You will lead all phases of the development lifecycle, mentor engineers, and collaborate with onshore/offshore resources to deliver secure, scalable mobile solutions in a financial services context.

The role requires strong Java/Kotlin skills, OpenShift/cloud experience, and a track record of delivering large enterprise mobile programs. Time type is full time with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years native mobile development - Android (Kotlin/Java) preferred; iOS (Swift) a plus
• 5+ years Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot or related tech
• 3+ years leading engineers and maintaining code quality
• 3+ years OpenShift and public cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Track record delivering large mobile programs in finance/enterprise

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the development lifecycle in agile environments
• Mentor a team of engineers and drive engineering excellence
• Collaborate with onshore/offshore resources and stakeholders
• Ensure security, resiliency, scalability and maintainability in designs
• Manage multiple work streams and deliver on deadlines
• Develop and execute test scripts ( automated and manual ) for validation

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

OpenShift/cloud

Team leadership

AI tooling in development

Tools

Github & CI/CD

Junit/TestNG

Selenium/Appium/Cucumber

Mobile security

Job description

A Digital Software Engineer Lead Analyst, Android Development accountable for all phases of development process - analysis, design, construction, testing and implementation in agile development lifecycles. Collaborate with business partners to analyze user stories, ensuring they are clear, concise, and technically feasible. Translate user stories into solutions that provide an excellent client experience and align with Digital's architectural roadmap. Prepare detailed technical designs that account for security, resiliency, scalability, maintainability, and performance. Thorough understanding of Code, test, debug, implement, and support complex financial applications. Collaborate with onshore/offshore resources, ensuring adherence to our processes and standards. Manage and mentor a team of engineers - driving engineering excellence. Ability to organize/manage multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment. Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing risks / issues, and taking corrective action as necessary to meet project deadlines

Tech Knowledge

• Swift or Android Development platforms - Android Java/Kotlin preferred
• Working knowledge of Github, CI/CD.
• Automation tools - Junit / TestNG frameworks, Selenium, Appium, Cucumber
• Mobile Security controls and principles - Secure by Design, Defense in Depth, Never Trust the Client.

Job Description

• Accountable for all phases of development process - analysis, design, construction, testing and implementation in agile development lifecycles.
• Collaborate with business partners to analyze user stories, ensuring they are clear, concise, and technically feasible.
• Translate user stories into solutions that provide an excellent client experience and align with Digital's architectural roadmap.
• Prepare detailed technical designs that account for security, resiliency, scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Thorough understanding of Code, test, debug, implement, and support complex financial applications.
• Strive for continuous improvements of our processes, application designs, and application execution.
• Collaborate with onshore/offshore resources, ensuring adherence to our processes and standards.
• Remain abreast of emerging Digital technologies.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers - driving engineering excellence
• Manage multiple work streams
• Develop and implement best-in-class processes, metrics and practices
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test scripts for requirement/user story validation, integration, regression, performance and usability testing
• Implement Test and Behavior Driven Development as part of Shift-Left Strategy
• Code and debug complex financial applications, as needed
• Accountable for SDLC auditable artifacts – SIA, Code Reviews, Test Plans and Exit Reports
• Ability to organize/manage multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
• Provide accurate and precise estimates for assigned task duration and work effort, along with confidence level, and foreseeable dependencies
• Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing risks / issues, and taking corrective action as necessary to meet project deadlines
• Understand the role of the engineering team within the SDLC and effectively advocate for the best possible customer experience of product quality within those parameters
• Manage one or more Applications Development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participate in budget management, and handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards negotiating with external parties when 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, with demonstrated technical seniority
• 5+ years of hands-on native mobile development - Android (Kotlin/Java) strongly preferred; iOS (Swift) experience a plus
• 5+ years of experience in Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, or equivalent server-side/mobile backend technology
• 3+ years of technical team lead or senior engineering lead experience, including mentoring engineers and governing code quality
• 3+ years of experience in OpenShift, public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development tooling
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale mobile programs in an enterprise or financial services context
• Strong experience in systems analysis and architecture of mobile and distributed software applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver successful projects under pressure, including managing deadlines and shifting requirements
• Strong working knowledge of consulting, stakeholder management, and project management techniques
• Ability to operate independently with limited direct supervision, and exercise sound judgement and autonomy
• Experience in AI tools - Devin, Co-pilot for software development and Strong knowledge in applied AI for building software and products: LLMs and frontier-model APIs
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members

Primary Location: Irving Texas United States

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $138,720.00 - $208,080.00

• 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.
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