Senior Java Tech Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,840 - 170,760; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to establish and implement new or revised application systems in coordination with the Technology team. The role focuses on leading applications systems analysis and programming activities in a complex financial services environment.

The successful candidate will guide a team, drive system enhancements, and ensure alignment with the overall architecture while managing risk, compliance, and delivery timelines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 6–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in Financial Services or a large global environment.
• Strong knowledge of Java and related frameworks.
• Experience with big data technologies and modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications development and programming activities in coordination with the Technology team.
• Partner with management teams to identify system enhancements and deploy new products.
• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in application design and adherence to architecture blueprints.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts and manage workload and priorities.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Python

Web services

XML

JavaScript

Microservices

SOA

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Cloud

AWS S3

Git

CI/CD pipelines

ELK

MongoDB

HBase

Cassandra

Spark

Hive

Hadoop

Storm

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is 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.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in an Engineering role
• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment
• 8+ years’ experience with JAVA(Core Java, J2EE, Spring Boot RESTful Services), Python, Web services (REST, SOAP), XML, Java Script, Micro services, SOA etc
• 3+ Years of experience on BigData Technologies like Apache Spark , Hive, Hadoop & Storm.
• Extremely strong with data structure, algorithms and design patterns.
• Knowledge on technologies like ELK, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud, AWS S3 etc
• Knowledge on NOSQL Databases like MongoDB, Hbase, Cassandra etc.
• Knowledge in version control systems (e.g Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices
• Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Proven track record of operational process change and improvement

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $113 840,00 - $170 760,00

Anticipated Posting Close Date: ago 06, 2026

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
• 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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