Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level individual contributor responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs, with a strong focus on hands-on development and modern DevOps processes. This role requires deep technical expertise and leadership within the Technology team to drive high-quality, resilient, and efficiently delivered software solutions. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis, programming activities, and advanced engineering practices.

Responsibilities:

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 a 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.
Lead the adoption and implementation of robust DevOps practices, including the design and management of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Tekton and Harness.
Drive automated testing strategies, encompassing functional, non-functional, and chaos engineering principles, to ensure application resilience, reliability, and security.
Provide technical leadership in Java development, cloud-native deployments on Openshift, and other relevant cloud technologies.
Apply deep understanding of payments processing domain to guide technical decisions and solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices.
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.

Qualifications:

6+ plus years of relevant experience in application development with a strong focus on hands-on development and modern DevOps practices.
5+ years experience in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade applications using Java.
5+ years proven experience with cloud platforms, specifically Openshift, and containerization technologies.
5+ years hands-on experience with DevOps tools and methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, Tekton, and Harness.

Must have solid proven experience with Backend development, and must have Java, Mongo, APIs, Springboot, Kubernetes
Extensive experience as senior developer and Technical Lead
Strong expertise in automated testing frameworks for functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, security, and resilience testing (e.g., Chaos Engineering).
Familiarity with the payments processing domain and industry standards is a significant plus.
Demonstrated ability to function as a senior individual contributor, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/University degree e in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
 

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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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:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

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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 & 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

API Development, Back-End Development, Java, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Spring Boot.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Dec 15, 2025

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