The Application Development Senior Manager (C13) will lead and manage a team of application developers, ensuring the successful design, development, implementation, and support of high-volume, real-time applications. This role requires a strong technical leader with deep expertise in PEGA, capable of driving end-to-end application lifecycle management from initial design through to post-production support. The Senior Manager will be responsible for fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team, aligning development efforts with business objectives and architectural standards

• Solid understanding and experience with PEGA deployment pipelines and application performance tuning.
• Well-versed in UNIX/Linux environments and Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with real-time integration patterns (e.g., Kafka, messaging queues, APIs).
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET) and database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and GEN AI solutions.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in application development, with at least 3- 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams with PEGA Lead System Architect (LSA) or Senior System Architect (SSA) certified staff.
• Proven track record of designing, developing, and supporting high-volume, real-time applications.
• Extensive experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Experience as Applications Development Manager
• Stakeholder and people management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven project management skills
• Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Strong hands-on expertise in PEGA platform (including PEGA 24/25 and PEGA 8.8.X), with relevant certifications (LSA 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.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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.