Overview
On Site
USD 113,840.00 - 170,760.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Cloud Computing
Orchestration
Messaging
Apache Kafka
Software Development
Team Leadership
Document Processing
Technical Direction
Finance
IT Management
Mentorship
Management
Stakeholder Management
Collaboration
Quality Assurance
Performance Tuning
Scalability
Frontend Development
Interfaces
Computer Science
Java
Spring Framework
SQL
NoSQL
Database
Kubernetes
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
React.js
Python
Artificial Intelligence
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Leadership
Financial Services
Microservices
Banking
Innovation
Application Development
Insurance
Law
Accessibility
Job Details
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Tech Lead to join our team in the banking domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring technologies, SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud-native development, and container orchestration. Experience with CI/CD tools like Harness and Tekton, messaging systems like Kafka, and batch/scheduler-based processing is essential. Familiarity with React.js, Python, and AI/LLM technologies is a plus.
As a Software Development Team Lead, you will revolutionize how Citi manages financial documents, driving the modernization of our tech stack and implementing cutting-edge LLM technologies. You'll lead and mentor a team to develop and deliver solutions that redefine efficiency and intelligence in global document processing. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact, shaping technical direction and transforming core operations within a leading financial institution.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership:
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
2. Application Development:
- Develop and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
- Design and implement solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth delivery of applications.
3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and QA engineers.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
4. Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
5. Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Work on front-end development using React.js for building user interfaces.
- Explore and integrate AI/LLM technologies into applications to enhance functionality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in Java development with expertise in Spring Boot and related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Harness and Tekton.
- Familiarity with React.js, Python, and AI/LLM technologies is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Additional preferred experience, but not required:
- Previous experience in the banking or financial services domain.
- Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of security best practices in application development.
Join us to lead cutting-edge projects in the banking domain and drive innovation with modern technologies!
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Oct 17, 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 Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
As a Software Development Team Lead, you will revolutionize how Citi manages financial documents, driving the modernization of our tech stack and implementing cutting-edge LLM technologies. You'll lead and mentor a team to develop and deliver solutions that redefine efficiency and intelligence in global document processing. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact, shaping technical direction and transforming core operations within a leading financial institution.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership:
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
2. Application Development:
- Develop and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
- Design and implement solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth delivery of applications.
3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and QA engineers.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
4. Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
5. Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Work on front-end development using React.js for building user interfaces.
- Explore and integrate AI/LLM technologies into applications to enhance functionality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in Java development with expertise in Spring Boot and related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Harness and Tekton.
- Familiarity with React.js, Python, and AI/LLM technologies is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Additional preferred experience, but not required:
- Previous experience in the banking or financial services domain.
- Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of security best practices in application development.
Join us to lead cutting-edge projects in the banking domain and drive innovation with modern technologies!
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Oct 17, 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 Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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