Senior Applications Development Lead Architect

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst (VP) in a hybrid role based in Tampa, FL. You will drive end-to-end software delivery, set coding and testing standards, and mentor mid-level engineers across complex, enterprise-grade systems.

The position emphasizes reliability, security, and scalable architectures aligned with Citi's governance frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact product enhancements, lead debugging efforts, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years in application development or systems analysis
• Experience owning technical deliverables end-to-end across the software lifecycle
• Design and implement enterprise-grade solutions aligned to architecture blueprints
• Strong communication and ability to influence solution design decisions
• Experience with enterprise messaging and event-driven architectures

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions and define system enhancements
• Resolve high-impact problems through analysis of complex processes and standards
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure adherence to architecture
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment
• Understand how business areas integrate with architecture and infrastructure
• Offer in-depth analysis and innovative solution design
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts to improve technical caliber
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, policy, and governance

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring

Spring Boot

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Architecture governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Apache Kafka

IBM MQ

MongoDB

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Claude

Devin

Job description

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst (VP) in a hybrid role based in Tampa, FL. You will drive end-to-end software delivery, set coding and testing standards, and mentor mid-level engineers across complex, enterprise-grade systems.

The position emphasizes reliability, security, and scalable architectures aligned with Citi's governance frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact product enhancements, lead debugging efforts, and