
Global investment banking and financial services
Lead Backend Developer
Role Summary
Senior technology leader with responsibility for designing, building, and delivering scalable enterprise applications and data platforms supporting regulatory and internal risk management. Leads systems analysis, application development, and technical strategy while mentoring engineers and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, risk, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable, high‑performance data ingestion solutions for enterprise data lakes using Apache Spark, Hadoop, and related big‑data technologies
- Architect and implement Apache Airflow clusters to orchestrate enterprise data pipelines (DAGs)
- Design and deliver BI and analytics reporting solutions, including automation of reporting and release processes
- Build and maintain data quality, data governance, and control frameworks
- Develop engineering tools and best practices to improve developer productivity, code quality, and operational readiness
- Design solutions and frameworks to enhance risk management, controls, and compliance
- Provide hands‑on technical leadership and ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and firmwide standards
- Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned to business objectives
- Perform complex system analysis and lead problem‑solving using sound engineering judgment
- Mentor and coach mid‑level engineers; guide work allocation and technical execution
- Proactively assess and manage risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards
Technology & Skills Profile Core Engineering
- Java or Python (5+ years)
- Object‑Oriented and Functional Programming
- RESTful APIs, OpenAPI / Swagger
- Java/J2EE application development
Data & Platforms
- Big‑data ecosystems: Spark, Flink, Kafka
- Data lakes, batch and streaming pipelines
- Data quality, governance, and controls
Architecture & DevOps
- Microservices architecture and design patterns
- Containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift
- CI/CD and release automation
- On‑prem and hybrid cloud environments
Cloud (Preferred)
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCPLeadership & Delivery
- Proven experience leading and delivering complex, enterprise‑scale technology initiatives
- Strong systems analysis and solution‑design skills
- Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Demonstrated technical leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required
- Master’s degree preferred
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $170,800.00
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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