Java Tech Lead

• 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
• 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

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Java Developer with 12+ years of experience in designing, developing, and leading enterprise-grade applications
• Strong expertise in modern Java technologies, cloud platforms, CI/CD, monitoring tools, and people management
• Strong Technical leadership, team mentoring, architectural decisions, and driving best practices in software development
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
• Expertise in CI/CD automation, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Expertise in unit and integration testing frameworks
• Expertise in SQL Server, including database design, optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ) for event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) and best practices
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Master’s degree preferred