Role & seniority: Senior/Lead Applications Developer with 7–10 years of experience; technical leadership responsibilities.

Provide technical leadership, ensure adherence to architectural blueprints, and enforce standards, testing procedures, and implementation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional management to align systems/processes with business goals and drive product innovation and process improvements.
Mentor mid-level developers/analysts, allocate tasks, and foster professional growth while maintaining risk management and regulatory compliance.

7–10 years in application development or systems analysis; proven project delivery success
Proficiency in Kotlin (backend) and React (frontend)
Strong experience with TDD and related frameworks
Deep understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Proven leadership and mentoring capability; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication to technical/non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field (Master’s preferred)

Full Description

Collaborate with cross-functional management teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and processes, aligning with business goals and driving product innovation and process improvements.
Provide technical leadership and expertise in application programming, ensuring adherence to architectural blueprints and best practices.
Champion and implement modern software development methodologies, including Kotlin for backend development, React for frontend development, and TDD to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Develop and enforce coding standards, testing procedures, debugging protocols, and implementation strategies.
Possess a deep understanding of system architecture, infrastructure, and their integration to achieve business objectives.
Analyze complex business processes and system workflows, identifying and resolving high-impact problems and projects.
Propose innovative solutions to address business challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.
Mentor and coach mid-level developers and analysts, providing guidance, allocating tasks, and fostering professional growth.
Maintain a strong focus on risk management, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.

7-10 years of relevant experience in application development or systems analysis, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Extensive experience in software application design, development, and implementation.
Strong proficiency in Kotlin for backend development and React for frontend development.
Demonstrated experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and associated frameworks.
Deep understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
This job description provides a high-level overview of the role. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.