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Vice President – Engineering Lead ( Java / Microservices)

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The 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 overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Master's degree is highly preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a primary focus on backend systems and enterprise application delivery
  • 5+ years in a senior or lead backend Java development role, with a strong emphasis on the Spring Boot ecosystem
  • 3+ years of demonstrated leadership in architecting, designing, and guiding the development of complex, scalable, and high-performance enterprise-level backend applications
  • Proven experience in translating complex business requirements into technical designs and architectural blueprints for backend services
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java, including advanced concepts such as multi-threading, concurrency, performance optimization, and memory management
  • Hands-on expertise with the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot for rapid application development, Spring Cloud for building distributed systems (e.g., service discovery, configuration management, circuit breakers), and Spring Security for implementing robust authentication and authorization
  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, building, and consuming robust, secure, and high-throughput RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services (JAX-RS/JAX-WS)
  • Good understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, and API-first design principles
  • Proven, hands-on experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in production environments
  • Proficiency with modern CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton) and a strong commitment to DevOps practices, including automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
  • Expert-level knowledge of Git, including advanced branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow), pull requests, and code review processes
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for debugging complex distributed systems and ensuring long-term architectural integrity
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead a development team, influence technical direction, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
  • Strong leadership capabilities combined with a strategic mindset to align technical solutions with long-term business goals
  • Experience in the financial services industry is a significant advantage
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred

Nice to have:

  • Experience in the financial services industry is a significant advantage
  • Master's degree

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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