Citi · 5 hours ago
Senior Technical Development Lead
Jacksonville Florida United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $189K/yr
10+ years expCiti, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. The Senior Technical Development Lead will assume a pivotal role in the conceptualization, development, and deployment of intricate software solutions for the Customer and Common Data Platform in the Data Solutions group.
FinanceBankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Spearhead the architecture, development, and deployment of resilient, scalable, and high-performance applications and services, predominantly in Java and Python, actively incorporating advanced AI technologies to optimize code generation and boost efficiency
Employ Python for automation scripting, data processing, machine learning integration, and API creation as required, utilizing AI-driven coding tools to accelerate development timelines
Function as a technical mentor and leader for software engineers, offering guidance on leading practices, code integrity, design paradigms, problem-solving methodologies, and the effective utilization of AI-assisted development platforms
Orchestrate architectural dialogues and decisions for both nascent and established systems, ensuring alignment with the overarching company technical roadmap
Possess expertise in crafting scalable and high-performance systems using micro-services and event-driven architecture
Perform thorough code reviews to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, enhance performance, and maintain system stability
Collaborate closely with product management, QA, DevOps, and other engineering departments to delineate requirements, scope projects, and guarantee successful project delivery
Identify and implement avenues for system enhancements, performance tuning, and the reduction of technical debt
Advocate for software development best practices, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing strategies, and comprehensive observability
Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges across diverse environments, ensuring prompt solutions
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing and recommending their adoption when advantageous, especially within the domain of AI-driven development
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years of extensive professional experience in software development, with a primary emphasis on Java
Demonstrated track record in a technical leadership or lead developer capacity, responsible for guiding development teams and championing technical initiatives
Profound expertise in Java, encompassing Java 8+ features, the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security), and associated technologies
Verifiable experience with Python for scripting, automation, data manipulation, or backend system development
Proven ability to leverage AI-powered coding assistants, such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms, to achieve efficient and high-quality Java and Python code creation
Comprehensive grasp of object-oriented design principles, established design patterns, data structures, and algorithmic solutions
Practical experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis)
Competence in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectural patterns
Familiarity with message queues and brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native application development practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and debugging capabilities
Experience with test automation frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and PyTest
Strong interpersonal communication, collaborative skills, and leadership acumen, coupled with the capacity to influence and guide others
Preferred
Frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is considered beneficial
Optimizing performance and tuning large-scale systems
Previous engagement in Agile/Scrum environments, including sprint planning and retrospective sessions
Appian workflow development or integration
Current or Previous experience in the FinTech sector is desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Company
Citi
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
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