Lead Java Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Citi scores A on the Alion truth index.
Services is a leading provider of cash management, treasury, trade, clearing, depository receipts and commercial cards services. Services has a global network spanning more than 90 countries and is unique in the industry for its reach, interoperability, and flexibility. We provide clients with dynamic information, platforms, tools, and APIs to effectively manage their portfolios, financial positions, working capital and supply chains. CitiDirect serves as the unified digital gateway for clients to access our full suite of services.
CitiDirect is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to oversee development, partner with global dev teams to drive large programs of work and ensure technical excellence from the team.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on developer with strong leadership skills and the ability to build talent within the organization. The role will be focused on modernizing CitiDirect’s Payment flow, with a focus on the validation layer for payments. This is an opportunity to drive change from the ground up, as well as experiment with AI tooling to not only update the stack but also enhance you and your team’s skillset.
What you’ll do
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to scrum teams with CitiDirect Payments
- Actively participate in coding and problem-solving, maintaining a strong hands-on presence in development
- Architect and design scalable, robust solutions for complex technical challenges
- Lead the planning and execution of major development initiatives and projects
- Oversee code quality, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices and coding standards
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve team productivity and product quality
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical strategy and roadmap
- Manage technical debt and guide system optimizations
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the team
What we’ll need from you
- 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Strong hands-on coding skills in Java
- Extensive experience with microservices architecture, Spring Framework, and RESTful API design
- Proficiency in MongoDB and Oracle databases
- Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, and best practices
- Understanding of security best practices in software development
- Proven track record of leading successful software projects and mentoring developers
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technical challenges
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools
- Experience with performance optimization and scalability of large-scale applications
- Solid understanding of payments industry, including various payment systems and processes
What we can offer you
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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