Application Development Technical Lead

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Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
142K-213K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Leads full-stack application development, system integration, architecture alignment, and complex technical problem resolution. Designs and develops Java and Spring-based microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, Oracle SQL, and distributed caching. Establishes coding, testing, and implementation standards, performs code and design reviews, manages project delivery, assesses risk and compliance, and coaches mid-level developers and analysts.
Summary Generated by Built In

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with multiple 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:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Applications Development role
  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Full Stack Applications Development
  • In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with distributed caching technologies and parallel computing principles to build robust and efficient systems
  • Expertise in Agile Software methodology using JIRA
  • Relevant experience in preparing Software design artifacts including Architecture, flowcharts and Sequence diagrams.
  • 5+ years of expertise in application design and development using the below mentioned technologies and frameworks:
    • Back-end: Spring, Spring boot, Java,
    • Design patterns: Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
  • Source control management using GitHub
  • Database technologies including Oracle SQL, Stored procedures, triggers.
  • Experience in performing effective code and design reviews.
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family:Applications Development

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Time Type:Full time

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Primary Location:Jersey City New Jersey United States

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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.

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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

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

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:Jul 28, 2026

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in an Applications Development role
  • Experience managing and implementing successful projects
  • Subject Matter Expert in full-stack application development
  • In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with distributed caching technologies and parallel computing principles
  • Expertise in Agile software methodology using JIRA
  • Experience preparing software design artifacts, including architecture, flowcharts, and sequence diagrams
  • 5+ years of application design and development experience using Spring, Spring Boot, and Java
  • Experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Source control management using GitHub
  • Experience with Oracle SQL, stored procedures, and triggers
  • Experience performing effective code and design reviews
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent experience
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The Company
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226,610 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Citigroup is a global diversified financial services holding company serving consumers, corporations, governments and institutions. It provides consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, trade and securities services, and wealth management. Operating across nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions, Citi aims to be a leading partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global wealth manager, and a valued personal bank in the United States.

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