JAVA Engineering Lead for Trade Payables Finance Systems Solutions

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 176,720 - 265,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking a JAVA Engineering Lead for Trade Payables Finance Systems Solutions based in Jersey City, New Jersey. This senior management role focuses on leading teams to establish and implement new application systems, ensuring technology delivery excellence.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business solutions and technology delivery, working collaboratively with various teams to drive innovation and efficiency.

The role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary range of $176,720 - $265,080.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on business solution analysis and technology delivery experience.
• Experience driving software delivery transformation through SAFe Agile practice.
• Deep expertise in technology solutions leadership on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Solution Analyst unit for Trade Finance systems.
• Collaborate with teams to define vision and strategy.
• Manage project delivery and oversee compliance.

Skills

Business solution analysis

Technology delivery experience

Java & Spring Framework

RDBMS (Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB)

Docker and Kubernetes

TDD and BDD practices

API ecosystem

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Solace or Kafka

API gateway

Job description

JAVA Engineering Lead for Trade Payables Finance Systems Solutions

Job Req Id:

26967526

Location(s):

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, Tampa, Florida, United States

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jun. 05, 2026

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Job Overview

Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) group is built on the power of our network. Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), provides integrated cash management and trade finance services to multinational corporations, financial institutions and public sector organizations across the globe. With a full range of digital and mobile enabled platforms, tools and analytics, TTS continues to lead the way in delivering innovative and tailored solutions to its clients. TTS offers the industry’s most comprehensive suite of treasury and trade solutions including cash management, payments, receivables, liquidity management and investment services, working capital solutions, commercial card programs, trade finance and services.

• TTS counts 80% of Global Fortune 500, over 1,100 public sector entities and thousands of financial institutions amongst its diverse client base
• Doing business in 160 countries and jurisdictions, and transacting in over 140 currencies, TTS processes some USD 4.0 trillion of client payments everyday
• Collaborates with clients to deliver next-generation financial solutions using TTS Innovation Labs.

Trade Payables Finance Systems Solutions Engineering Lead 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 solution activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Business Solution Analyst unit focused on building Business Systems for Trade Finance / Supply Chain Finance business
• Partner with Product, Operations and Engineering teams across Citi TTS to create a collaborative environment towards defining vision/goals/strategy and delivering on the vision
• Directly impacts the business through contribution to technical direction and strategic decisions for IT Project Leadership. Drive strategic discussion with business and technical stakeholders to smart trade-off decisions that balance efforts, delivery timelines, features, and technical constraints.
• Design, research, develop, analyze and recommend new solutions to keep the business systems competitive and responsive to market needs
• Foster a culture of innovation and solution excellence across the development organization: industry standard practices, adoption of emerging technology solutions and open standards, creating a culture of collaboration and efficiency
• Improve the cross-product architecture across the group by driving more modern development methods including Continuous Integration-Continuous Delivery and DevOps
• Manage the regulatory agenda in line with broader business objectives and working with other key IT and business stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery and prioritization of such initiatives.
• Manages and oversees the end-to-end delivery such as project reporting, project planning, issue / risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management
• Provides expertise in projects managed and demonstrates an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.
• Coach, mentor and motivate teams of analysts to excel in their contribution and career growth
• Establish, promote and communicate business solution/design Patterns, business system integration standards and scalable solutions.
• Establish metrics and track on Design Quality, Business value delivery and User adoption
• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties.
• 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.
• Possesses an understanding of Trade Finance / Supply Chain business functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hand-on business solution analysis and technology delivery experience
• Deep expertise as a hands-on technology solutions leader working on complex systems in a large organization, structuring, establishing, and leading multiple product-centric engineering teams
• Has thrived and succeeded in delivering high quality technology products / services in a high growth environment where priorities shift rapidly
• Experience driving software delivery transformation through SAFe Agile practice and process, with a focus of establishing Continuous Delivery culture and process
• Knowledge of Domain Driven design, BDD, TDD and associated Developer Toolchains, DevOps models, and best practice
• Significant delivery skills either as a high-profile contributor or project lead
• Good understanding and working experience in Application development and delivery experience with modern technology stack
  • Hands on with Java & Spring Framework
  • RDBMS (Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Container (Docker) and Kubernetes
  • event-driven (Solace or Kafka), CQRS
• Good understanding and working experience in API documentation, API eco system & API driven payment/services, security solution & pattern, PII data handling and API gateway
• Good understanding and working experience in performance tuning of large technical solutions with significant volumes
• Good understanding and working experience in solutioning Digital features to provide persona based, simple and intuitive workflow
• Good understanding and working experience in building enterprise transaction-based system with focus on recovery, stability, reliability, scalability and performance.
• First-class leadership and influencing skills, including experience managing a multiple stakeholder goals.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and talent management skills, including the ability to identify and develop product management talent.

Education

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

Job Family Group

Technology

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.

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Jun 25, 2026

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