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 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:<ul><li>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</li><li>Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards</li><li>Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications and microservices.</li><li>Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.</li><li>Translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions.</li><li>Enforce code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and automated build tools.</li><li>Optimize application performance and scalability.</li><li>Manage technical risks and provide mitigation strategies.</li><li>Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li><li>Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.</li><li>Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary</li><li>Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firms 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.</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications</li><li>Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications</li><li>Strong proficiency in Java  </li><li>Experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs</li><li>Expertise in SQL and experience with relational databases like Oracle</li><li>Proficient in build tools like Maven or Gradle</li><li>Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)</li><li>Experience in managing and implementing successful projects</li><li>Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps</li><li>Exposure to message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ</li><li>Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and project management skills</li><li>Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication</li></ul> Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) is a plus</li><li>Experience with React.js / Angular or other frontend frameworks is a plus</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools</li><li>Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)</li><li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)</li><li>Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)</li></ul> Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience</li><li>Master’s degree preferred</li></ul>------------------------------------------------------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 &amp; 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.------------------------------------------------------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------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm" target="_blank">Accessibility at Citi</a>. View Citi’s <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy" target="_blank">EEO Policy Statement</a> and the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank">Know Your Rights</a> poster.

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