Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack (.NET / Angular/ Microservices)

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

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack to bridge hands-on delivery with team leadership. You will architect and build enterprise web applications, guide developers through the full SDLC, and deliver scalable, compliant solutions in a regulated financial environment.

The role demands strong expertise in .NET Core MVC, Angular, microservices, RESTful APIs, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with frontend technologies such as .NET Core MVC, Angular, JavaScript, Bootstrap and CSS.
• Hands-on experience building microservices and service-oriented architectures with .NET Core and ASP.NET.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs across distributed systems.
• Proficiency in MS SQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases; strong performance optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of up to 12 developers with delivery timelines and performance reviews.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using .NET Core MVC, Angular, and modern UI standards.
• Architect scalable microservices and RESTful APIs; implement automated workflows across systems.
• Own SDLC artifacts, code promotion workflows, and CI/CD pipeline practices.
• Support UAT, resolve defects, and ensure release quality and timelines.

Skills

.NET Core MVC

Angular

Microservices

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

OpenShift

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Harness

Tekton

GitHub

Job description

About Citi

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.

About Citi

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 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 Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack (.NET / Angular/ Microservices) to join a high-performing technology team within a leading global financial institution. This role bridges hands-on technical delivery and team leadership, requiring a practitioner who can architect and build enterprise-grade web applications while guiding a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle. The position operates at the intersection of engineering execution and stakeholder collaboration, translating business requirements into scalable, compliant, and performant solutions. Candidates will find this opportunity compelling if they thrive in complex, regulated environments where technical rigor, delivery accountability, and cross-functional partnership are equally valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of up to 12 developers, overseeing task assignments, delivery timelines, and individual performance in coordination with the assigned Technology Project Manager.
• Track project billing hours and maintain project financials, ensuring accurate and timely reporting throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Participate in grooming sessions and collaborate with business partners, architects, and analysts to translate requirements into well-defined user stories, provide technical sizing estimates, and align on delivery priorities and timelines.
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using .NET Core MVC, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and CSS, adhering to enterprise UI standards and accessibility best practices.
• Architect and implement scalable microservices, RESTful APIs, and automated workflows that integrate across multiple APIs, databases, and application UIs.
• Design and maintain scalable database schemas, stored procedures, and functions across relational and NoSQL platforms.
• Manage code promotion processes and maintain all SDLC compliance artifacts, enforcing repository hygiene and ensuring all developer contribution metrics are consistently met.
• Support and actively participate in UAT testing cycles, resolving defects promptly to protect release timelines and quality standards.
• Champion CI/CD pipeline practices and DevOps tooling adoption, contributing to continuous improvement of build, test, and deployment automation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' software engineering experience with demonstrated proficiency in frontend technologies including .NET Core MVC, Angular, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and CSS.
• Strong hands-on experience developing microservices and service-oriented architectures using .NET Core and ASP.NET with a solid understanding of microservices design patterns.
• Proven ability to design and integrate RESTful APIs across distributed systems and multi-platform enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in database development across MS SQL, Oracle, and Couchbase including schema design, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
• Experience managing or mentoring development teams with the ability to coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling including Harness, Tekton, and GitHub, along with hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline configuration and deployment automation.
• Experience managing SDLC compliance artifacts, code promotion workflows, and code repository hygiene practices in regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, preferably Selenium, to support quality assurance and UAT activities.
• Exposure to container technologies and OpenShift for application deployment and scalability.
• Familiarity with AI fundamentals, including prompt engineering and model interaction, particularly in the context of enterprise financial technology tooling.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

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

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Primary Location

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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

Oct 29, 2026

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Automated Processing and AI

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