Lead Applications Development Engineer

Citi is looking for a Lead Applications Development Engineer in Consumer Operations Technology to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade software systems within a high-performing technology team. In this senior role, you will shape application architecture, mentor engineering talent, and lead cross-functional delivery efforts that directly support Citi's technology and business goals. This is an opportunity to own complex technical challenges at scale and make a measurable impact across global technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and build application systems using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, and Cloud technologies, ensuring solutions align to established architecture standards.
• Lead end-to-end systems analysis across complex business and technology domains, identifying enhancements that enable new products and process improvements.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multiple technology and business teams to integrate functions effectively and deliver against shared goals.
• Solve high-impact technical problems by evaluating complex system processes, business workflows, and industry practices to deliver innovative solutions.
• Coach and guide mid-level developers and analysts, distributing work appropriately and supporting their technical growth.
• Evaluate technology and business decisions through a risk-aware lens, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, compliance, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in applications development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering production-grade software.
• Deep expertise in at least one core area of applications development, with the ability to act as a subject matter authority for the team.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, or Cloud platforms, applied in the context of enterprise system design and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver technology projects from inception through implementation.
• Strong systems analysis skills, with experience translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Clear and precise communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or integrating machine learning capabilities into enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-native design patterns.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

What We Offer

At Citi, senior engineers work at the intersection of technology and global financial services, with access to complex systems, collaborative teams, and meaningful career opportunities. Joining this team means taking on real ownership, working alongside skilled professionals, and building solutions that operate at a scale few organisations can offer.

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility while maintaining strong team connection.
• Exposure to a broad and modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, Cloud, and AI/ML in a live enterprise environment.
• Senior-level ownership of engineering decisions, architecture, and delivery outcomes that have direct business impact.
• Access to structured learning and development programmes to deepen technical expertise and grow leadership capability.

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