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Job OverviewThe Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Java-based applications, with a strong background in leading technical teams. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and mentor junior developers in best practices and design patterns.
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
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications and microservices.
Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions.
Enforce code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and automated build tools.
Optimize application performance and scalability.
Manage technical risks and provide mitigation strategies.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
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:
8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Strong proficiency in Java
Experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
Expertise in SQL and experience with relational databases like Oracle
Proficient in build tools like Maven or Gradle
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Exposure to message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) is a plus
Experience with React.js / Angular or other frontend frameworks is a plus
Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools
Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
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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:
$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.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
Java Full Stack Development, Microservices Architecture.------------------------------------------------------
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 29, 2025------------------------------------------------------
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