- 12+ years of relevant experience in application development and engineering management within the Financial Services or banking industry.
- 12+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager, Engineering Lead, or Application Management Lead.
- Proven track record of leading and delivering robust, scalable enterprise applications utilizing modern architectures and SDLC standards.
- Core Tech Stack: Strong hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Angular/modern UI frameworks, PL/SQL, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
- Engineering Excellence: Proficient in architectural design, hands-on coding, secure code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and disciplined software development and release processes.
- Agile Delivery: Solid understanding and practical experience leading teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Demonstrated track record in people management, talent development, and technical team leadership.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, partnering directly with business sponsors, product owners, and cross-functional technology partners.
- Clear, concise, and executive-ready written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business processes, system architectures, and industry standards to resolve high-impact technical challenges.
- Comprehensive experience in issue tracking, incident remediation, root cause analysis (RCA), and closure.
- Ability to collaborate seamlessly with L1/L2 production support and infrastructure teams to ensure operational resilience and high system availability.
- Proactive self-starter with a passion for continuous technological innovation and disciplined delivery.
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Skills Required
- 12+ years of relevant application development and engineering management experience in financial services or banking
- 12+ years as a Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager, Engineering Lead, or Application Management Lead
- Hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, Angular or modern UI frameworks, and PL/SQL
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift containerization technologies
- Experience with architectural design, hands-on coding, secure code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, and release processes
- Experience leading teams in Agile/Scrum environments
- People management, talent development, and technical team leadership experience
- Stakeholder management experience with business sponsors, product owners, and technology partners
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
- Experience with issue tracking, incident remediation, root cause analysis, and closure
- Ability to collaborate with L1/L2 production support and infrastructure teams
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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