Senior Java Backend Lead - AI for Risk Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi is hiring a Lead Java Developer for its Credit Risk Technology team in Irving, TX. You will lead and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of large‑scale risk solutions, leveraging AI tools and modern stacks to deliver an integrated view of trades and market data.

The role blends technical leadership with hands‑on coding, architecture, and strategy to advance Citi’s risk management capabilities across complex financial data sources.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong hands-on Java development and modern tech stacks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and hands‑on development for Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Mentor engineers; drive coding, testing, and deployment best practices.
• Evaluate AI tools and modern tech to enhance risk management solutions.
• Ensure scalable, secure, high‑performance applications across data sources.
• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Cloud platforms

Microservices

APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

AI/GenAI

CI/CD

Data integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Citi is hiring a Lead Java Developer for its Credit Risk Technology team in Irving, TX. You will lead and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of large‑scale risk solutions, leveraging AI tools and modern stacks to deliver an integrated view of trades and market data.

The role blends technical leadership with hands‑on coding, architecture, and strategy to advance Citi’s risk management capabilities across complex financial data sources.