Applications Development Tech Lead

About the role

Citi is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of large-scale enterprise application development within our Technology function. In this senior individual contributor role, you will design and deliver complex, full-stack solutions using modern technologies — including Java, React, Kafka, and Oracle — while guiding mid-level engineers and collaborating across product, DevOps, and business teams. This is an opportunity to shape architecture decisions and drive meaningful technology outcomes at one of the world's leading financial services organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale enterprise applications across the full stack, applying hands-on expertise in Java, React, Kafka, PL/SQL, and RESTful API development.
• Architect and implement robust data exchange and messaging solutions using Kafka, ensuring scalable and reliable integration across distributed systems.
• Define and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment to maintain high quality and consistency across the codebase.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, DevOps teams, and program managers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Partner with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure application designs align with the broader technology blueprint and long-term platform strategy.
• Identify and lead the resolution of high-impact technical and business process challenges, applying deep analytical skills to develop effective and innovative solutions.
• Coach and mentor mid-level developers and analysts, providing technical guidance and allocating work to support team delivery and professional growth.
• Assess technical and business risk in engineering decisions, ensuring solutions meet compliance, security, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Skill