Applications Development Manager - Payments Technology

• Provide technical leadership for multiple large-scale/complex software solutions, extending the existing platform through custom development, customization, and integration with internal and vendor solutions
• Lead the implementation of a payments product processor across multiple countries, designing robust hardware and software solutions
• Design, code, test, document, and implement application releases as part of the development team
• Work extensively with various payments and understanding of ISO messaging standards, utilizing and implementing solutions leveraging modern messaging platforms like Apache Kafka
• Build enterprise-level distributed, transaction-based systems with a focus on recovery, stability, reliability, scalability, and performance
• Collaborate with Program Management and Quality Control teams to deliver high-quality software within project schedules
• Proactively communicate risks, bottlenecks, problems, issues, and concerns to the Development Project Manager
• Comply with Citi's System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Information Security requirements

• Significant years of relevant experience in software development, preferably within the payments domain
• Proven experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Strong experience developing Java-based microservices
• Understanding of ISO messaging standards
• Knowledge and practical experience with Apache Kafka
• Track record of successfully managing and implementing projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated sense of responsibility and ability to deliver quickly
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate and document technical and functional specifications
• Commitment to continuous process improvement, particularly in code quality, testability, and reliability
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Experience with payment processing systems and technologies

• Business casual workplace
• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
• Competitive base salary (annually reviewed)