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Technical Lead- Java (Hands-on)- VP

Introduction

Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG) is comprised of diverse, talented professionals located in more than 100 countries, jurisdictions and territories globally. Citi's Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) is one of four divisions within ICG and provides comprehensive relationship coverage along with a full suite of products and services. In an effort to be the best possible financial partner to its institutional clients, the BCMA business strives to meet the demands w of Citi's global client base through debt capital raising, merger and acquisitions, and equity-related strategic financing solutions.

BCMA technology is focused on building a cross-functional team of talented individuals, creating a unique platform to deliver products that will pioneer the industry through technical innovation and creativity.

Our mission as a business focused technology organization is to provide best-in-class products and services to our global clients.

Why Citi?

+ Over 200 years in business with a great team of creative, visionary and entrepreneurial thinkers.

+ Tremendous opportunities to advance, open to everyone across all levels. Learn and grow simultaneously!

+ We offer a unique journey of personal and professional development, accomplishment and satisfaction.

+ We value intelligence and a global mindset. There is a strong culture of empowerment here – we embrace diversity.

+ We do our best to be flexible and may differ depending on the business or area.

+ Citi India supports would be and returning mothers with various childcare benefits.

+ Citi offers a robust training program. We continually reevaluate our training model to ensure that we are always offering the most relevant and best in class training.

+ At Citi, we value internal mobility. We want you to build a long-term career with us, so you can expect opportunities to move around the organization.

Job Description

The position is within IB/ CB Technology and we are seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands-on experience in developing server-side components in Java. Candidate must have experience in developing enterprise application using Java/J2EE & Spring.

The work will include strategic state-of-the-art solutions using new stack development using Agile/ DevOps high standard/ Micro services/ Docker for application hosting.

Candidate will be working on fast-paced, highly visible and challenging projects. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and someone who loves technology in general and excels when challenged.

Responsibilities:

+ As a technical lead, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.

+ Own success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developer on their implementation while needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to make sure the success deliverable.

+ Responsible for systems analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities

+ Code reviews, exposure to continuous integration, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements

+ Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation

+ Communicate continually with the client and project teams – Clarify client’s needs, present tech team ideas and explains progress on the development efforts.

+ Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.

+ Strictly follow Citi’s engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.

+ Perform code & design reviews consistently.

+ Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes

+ Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

+ Act as technical advisor or coach to junior members in the team.

+ Develop & enhance microservice using java technology

+ Develop & enhance middleware microservices to provide data to frontend applications

+ Provide web end points based on http for front end application to interact with data

+ Manage interaction between the microservices components

+ Database design and management for functional data

+ Design relational database tables and nosql database collections.

+ Develop sql and mongodb queries to read, write and search database

+ Create index on db to improve performance of database queries.

+ Develop microservices/ components for efficient data management

+ Write code which can be easily enhanced and maintained

+ Write code which executes on data with minimum time

+ Use appropriate data structures to handle data from database and data coming from external systems

+ Work on interaction between microservices components in an application

+ Work on sharing the data between the microservices for achiving the front end application requirements.

+ Receive the data from external applications and process it.

+ Create audit informatin for the data coming in and going out of the software components.

+ Understand the security requirements of a software as per organization standards

+ Analyze third party provided softwares and their versions for compatibility such as Java Virtual Machines

+ Analyze and implement security for the application interacting with outside applications

+ Develop and maintain real-time data ingesting framework

+ Design and develop data ingestion for real time messages

+ Use appropriate design patterns to host components and services on cloud

Technology Skills:

+ Must have Deep understanding of **Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot** microservices is highly preferred

+ Experience in Microservices architecture and development.

+ Experience in MongoDB or other NoSQL databases is preferred.

+ Good understanding of API and Integration concepts and technologies, such as REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, message queues, and Integration Pattern / frameworks.

+ Experience in any continuous integration and continuous delivery tools ( eg: git hub, Jenkins, bamboo , gradle/maven , artifactory)

+ Must have experience in SCMs like **GIT; and tools like JIRA**

+ Good understanding of **OpenShift & Docker**

+ Good understanding of **Kafka** is highly desirable

+ Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

+ Minimum **6 years** of experience in Springboot Framework, Microservices.

+ Minimum **3 years** of hands-on experience as technical team lead

+ Extensive experience system analysis and in UI programming of software applications

+ Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

+ Demonstrated leadership skills

+ Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 08, 2025

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