Fullstack Java Developer, Vice President

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life, accident & disability insurance

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications from Irving, TX. You will guide teams, define enhancements, and ensure alignment with the architecture blueprint to meet strategic goals.

Responsibilities include leading distributed teams, mentoring developers, and enforcing best practices in coding, testing, and deployment while maintaining risk controls and Citi policies.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of software development experience with Java-based enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and deploy enhancements.
• Lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Provide expertise and ensure designs align with architecture blueprint.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and Citi policies.
• Deliver scalable and resilient cloud-native applications and drive architectural excellence.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud-native architecture

NoSQL databases

Distributed systems

Kafka

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Oracle Database

MongoDB

Cassandra

DynamoDB

Cosmos DB

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst 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:

• 5-8 years of software development experience with Java-based enterprise applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture.
• Strong experience in designing and building cloud-native applications.
• Extensive experience with one of the cloud platforms AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Strong experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Cosmos DB.
• Experience building large-scale, high-volume, distributed systems and data processing platforms.
• Strong understanding of distributed computing, scalability, resiliency, caching, and messaging systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other event streaming platforms.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven experience leading distributed teams and contractor resources.

Education:

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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

• Deliver highly scalable and resilient cloud-native applications.
• Lead contractor and development teams to consistently meet delivery milestones.
• Drive architectural excellence and engineering best practices.
• Successfully build systems capable of processing large-scale enterprise data.
• Accelerate development through AI-assisted engineering and modern coding practices while maintaining quality, security, and reliability standards.

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

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 10, 2026

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