Senior Full-Stack Engineer (React / Angular + Java) - Prime Brokerage (VP)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to own the UI components for the Prime Brokerage platform, spanning from concept to production in a hands-on role. You will provide technical leadership for an agile team, drive CI/CD, advocate automated testing, and help define design and architectural standards with business partners across the department.

This role requires deep expertise in React and Angular, Java backend work, and mentoring of mid-level developers in a

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building scalable UI components with modern frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of front-end architecture, testing, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices in banking/finance environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality UI components for the Prime Brokerage platform.
• Provide technical leadership for an agile development team and drive CI/CD processes.
• Lead design, planning, and estimation discussions with stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee documentation and ensure alignment with architecture standards.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts.

Skills

React

Angular

Test-Driven Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Kafka

Solace

TIBCO

SQL Server

MongoDB

S3

OpenTelemetry

ELK

Grafana

Job description

Senior Full-Stack Engineer (React / Angular + Java) – Prime Brokerage (VP)

Location(s):

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, New York, New York, United States

Job Type:

Hybrid

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Job Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality UI components for the Prime Brokerage technology platform, taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle from concept to production. This is a hands-on software development role.
• Provide technical leadership for an agile development team, championing best practices in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Foster a culture of quality through developer-led automated testing initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in SDLC, agile and DevOps processes using key performance indicators, including DORA metrics, to enhance team efficiency and software delivery.
• Lead design, planning and estimation discussions within the team and with partners from across the department along with business stakeholders.
• Conduct high-level system analysis and architecture design, ensuring alignment with business requirements, technical standards and the overall architecture blueprint. Facilitate requirement gathering and translate complex business needs into technical specifications.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of project and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the SDLC, proposing solutions to complex problems.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Oversee production support processes, collaborating with operations and business stakeholders. Analyse issue patterns to drive improvements. Guide documentation efforts, maintain on‑call rotations and lead post-mortems. Lead efforts to resolve root-causes and enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers, analysts and grads.

Technical Experience

• React, Angular & Test‑Driven Development are essential.

Experience in any number of additional technologies (listed below) is advantageous

• AI-assisted development tooling (GitHub Copilot, Devin)
• Kotlin/Java
• Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
• Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Solace, TIBCO)
• SQL/No‑SQL Database, Data Store (SQL Server, Mongo, S3)
• Observability Technologies (OpenTelemetry, ELK, Grafana)

Role 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

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

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.

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

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 02, 2026

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