Architectural Governance: Provide deep expertise in advanced application programming, ensuring all application designs adhere to the overall architecture blueprint. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation to build best-in-class software.
Event-Driven Architecture: Design and implement sophisticated, real-time data processing solutions using Apache Kafka and related streaming technologies to handle the demands of a global financial market.
DevOps & Cloud-Native Excellence: Champion and implement best practices for containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure the rapid and reliable delivery of software.
Strategic Partnership & Solutioning: Partner with multiple management teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of functions. Identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements, translating business goals into robust technical solutions.
Complex Problem-Solving: Resolve a variety of high-impact problems and projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system flows, and industry standards, developing innovative and durable solutions.
Risk Management & Compliance: 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 and adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Qualifications
Technical Skills & Experience
Experience: 6-10+ years of relevant experience in Applications Development or systems analysis, with a proven track record in a technical leadership role.
Full-Stack Proficiency: Deep expertise in building and delivering full-stack solutions, with a strong command of both backend and frontend development.
Backend Technology: Expert-level proficiency in Java, including experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
API Technologies: Strong experience in designing and building APIs, with proficiency in both RESTful services and GraphQL.
Frontend Technology: Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React or Angular.
Messaging & Streaming: Proven experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures and real-time data pipelines.
Containerization & Orchestration: Demonstrable, hands-on experience with Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes for orchestration in a production environment.
Leadership & Professional Qualities
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
Subject Matter Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in at least one core area of applications development, with a comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, architecture, and infrastructure integrate to accomplish business goals.
Adaptability: Ability to adjust priorities quickly and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Financial Domain Knowledge: Prior experience in FinTech or a large financial institution is highly preferred.
Investor Services Experience: Specific domain expertise in investor services, including Custody, Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, or Asset Servicing, is a significant advantage.
Cloud Platforms: Experience with public cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
What We Offer
A role at the center of a major digital transformation initiative within a globally recognized financial leader.
Opportunities for career growth, learning, and professional development.
A competitive compensation package including bonus and benefits.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and technical excellence.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Citi is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this Role
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
jul 13, 2026
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