Senior Lead Software Engineer Securities Finance SVP

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

AI coding tools

Career growth

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Jersey City seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer to own complex financial applications. You will architect, build, and deliver enterprise-scale software in Securities Finance, guiding a team and coordinating with business, compliance, and data stakeholders.

You will lead design decisions, mentor engineers, and promote robust, compliant delivery with a modern Java/Kubernetes stack.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering in financial services.
• Expertise in Core Java, Java EE, Spring, REST APIs and Unix scripting.
• Experience with microservices, Docker/Kubernetes and data tech.
• Proficient databases: Oracle and MSSQL with complex SQL.
• Familiar with AI coding assistants in daily engineering work.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory data requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end software for high-volume securities finance apps.
• Build capabilities with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Lead technical analysis and translate requirements into designs.
• Set engineering standards across design, code, test, and production.
• Mentor engineers and analysts, optimize delivery, and manage risk.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to capture requirements.

Skills

Core Java

Java EE

PL/SQL

Spring

Spring Boot

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

Unix scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

MQ Series

Oracle

MS SQL

AI coding assistants

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

MQ Series

Job description

Citi is looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to take end-to-end technical ownership to work on complex, high-volume financial applications within its Securities Finance technology team in Jersey City. In this role, you will architect, build, and deliver enterprise-scale software solutions that sit at the heart of critical securities and custody workflows, shaping how Citi's technology platforms perform at global scale. You will combine deep Java engineering expertise with senior leadership, guiding a team of engineers while influencing technical direction and partnering with business, compliance, and data stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end software solutions for high-volume securities finance applications, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned to enterprise standards.
• Build and deliver new application capabilities using Core Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservice patterns deployed via Docker and Kubernetes.
• Lead the technical analysis of complex financial business processes, translating requirements into well-structured application designs that address upstream, downstream, and partner system dependencies.
• Define and enforce engineering standards across the full development lifecycle, covering design, coding, testing, debugging, and production implementation.
• Mentor and develop engineers and analysts, allocating work effectively and building team capability to deliver against ambitious delivery goals.
• Partner with senior business leaders and end users to capture functional requirements and incorporate them into cohesive system designs that meet regulatory and compliance needs.
• Identify and manage technical and operational risk within delivery decisions, escalating issues transparently and maintaining the integrity of systems and controls.

Required qualifications & skills

• 10 or more years of hands‑on software engineering experience, with a track record of delivering complex application systems in financial services environments.
• Deep proficiency in Core Java, Java EE, PL/SQL, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful API development, and Unix scripting, with the ability to architect services independently.
• Practical experience with microservice architecture and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, and with messaging systems including Kafka and MQ Series.
• Proficiency in Oracle and MSSQL relational databases, including writing complex SQL queries and applying data profiling and data mapping tools.
• Hands‑on experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Devin, or Claude as part of daily engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, manage cross-functional delivery, and communicate technical decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory data requirements, data governance, and compliance considerations in a financial services context.

Beneficial skills & qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Custody, Funds, or Securities Finance, including an understanding of how these functions operate across front, middle, and back-office environments.
• Familiarity with securities master data and market data, and how these data sets support trading and operational workflows.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant technical or quantitative discipline.

What we offer

At Citi, you will work at the intersection of advanced engineering and global financial markets, with real ownership of systems that matter. This is a senior role that offers both technical depth and leadership reach, within a high-performing team that values collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement.

• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
• Strategic technical ownership and the opportunity to influence engineering architecture at scale across one of the world's leading financial institutions.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI coding tools embedded into team workflows, keeping your engineering practice at the forefront of the industry.
• Clear scope to mentor and grow the next generation of engineers, building leadership capability alongside your technical career.
• Comprehensive financial wellbeing, health, and benefits packages designed for senior professionals at Citi.
• Global collaboration across technology, business, and compliance teams, with visibility into how enterprise-scale financial systems operate end to end.

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:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 03, 2026

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