Full Stack Java/Python Tech Lead - Vice President

Citigroup; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup in Rutherford, New Jersey, seeks a senior Full Stack Java/Python Tech Lead - VP to lead application systems analysis and programming activities. The role centers on delivering secure, scalable software aligned with Citi's technology blueprint.

You will partner with management teams, guide mid-level developers, and ensure delivery of high-impact system enhancements across banking platforms. This is a high-responsibility leadership position in technology.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in apps development or systems analysis
• Experience with Java and Python, including microservices
• SQL and Oracle databases experience
• Experience in machine learning

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions and define system enhancements
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture blueprint
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Understand how architecture and infrastructure integrate to meet business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts and allocate work as needed
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policies

Skills

Java

Python

Microservices

SQL

Oracle databases

Machine Learning

Applications Development

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients' best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We'll enable growth and progress together.

The Full Stack Java/Python Tech Lead -VP is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, 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
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Experience with Java and Python. Experience with microservices
• Experience with SQL, Oracle databases
• Experience in Machine Learning
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

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: m