Senior Applications Architect & Lead Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to guide high‑volume, scalable software projects. You will partner with management to define system enhancements, drive architecture alignment, and ensure delivery of complex applications.

You will coach mid‑level developers, manage risks, and uphold coding standards, testing, and deployment practices. The role requires hands‑on Java/J2EE, React, REST, and cloud/container experience with emphasis on

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications.
• Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols.
• Database experience with MSSQL/Oracle or NoSQL platforms.
• Ability to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks.
• Understanding of Enterprise Design Patterns and SOLID principles.
• Testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha.
• Prefer experience with Kafka and CI/CD tooling.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.

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.

Skills

HTML

CSS

React JS

REST APIs

Multithreading

Java/J2EE

OOP Concepts

Data Structures

Algorithms

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Design Patterns

SOLID

JUnit

Cucumber

Jasmine

Mocha

Kafka

CI/CD

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS SQL

Oracle

NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to guide high‑volume, scalable software projects. You will partner with management to define system enhancements, drive architecture alignment, and ensure delivery of complex applications.

You will coach mid‑level developers, manage risks, and uphold coding standards, testing, and deployment practices. The role requires hands‑on Java/J2EE, React, REST, and cloud/container experience with emphasis on