Senior Applications Development Engineer (Angular/Spring Boot) - Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. 

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This role is for a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Applications Development Engineer at the Assistant Vice President level within the Wealth Investment Technology Advisory and Brokerage Organization. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the strategic platform and product development for the Wealth Advisory business, contributing directly to key multi-year, transformational initiatives such as the BlackRock Portfolio Solutions partnership, Unified Managed Accounts, and the development of an integrated portfolio analytics solution within the end-to-end ecosystem. This position demands strong technical proficiency, a hands-on approach to front-to-back development, and an enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools and prompt-based engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas

• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users

• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement

• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality

• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems

• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes

• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

• Actively contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from analysis and design to implementation, testing, and deployment for strategic platform and product development initiatives.

• Drive hands-on front-to-back development efforts utilizing technologies such as Angular for responsive user interfaces, SpringBoot for robust backend services, Kafka for high-throughput data streaming, and Oracle for reliable data persistence.

• Ensure applications are designed and developed in adherence to architectural blueprints, coding standards, and best practices.

• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge in applications development to analyze complex technical problems and propose innovative, effective solutions.

• Provide expert evaluation of business and system processes, and industry standards to inform development decisions and enhance system functionality.

• Support feasibility studies, contribute to time and cost estimates, and assist in IT planning for various projects.

• Participate in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs directly contributing to the BlackRock Portfolio Solutions partnership, Unified Managed Accounts, and the portfolio analytics solution.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, business, and other technology groups, to ensure seamless integration and successful project delivery.

• Demonstrate a keen interest and familiarity in utilizing and adopting AI tools and prompt-based engineering to optimize development workflows, enhance application features, and solve complex challenges.

• Explore and recommend security measures and best practices to ensure robust system design and functionality post-implementation.

• Serve as an advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts, sharing knowledge and fostering skill development within the team.

• Ensure essential procedures are followed and actively contribute to defining operating standards and processes for the development team.

• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision, exercising independence of judgment and autonomy in technical decisions.

• Appropriately assess risk when making technical and business decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, and escalating control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in applications development, with significant hands-on, front-to-back engineering experience.

• Extensive experience with Angular, SpringBoot, Kafka, Oracle, and related modern development technologies.

• Proven experience in systems analysis, programming, and contributing to successful project implementations.

• Familiarity with AI tools and prompt-based engineering, with a strong desire to integrate these into development practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and evaluative judgment skills to address complex technical and business issues.

• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult effectively with users/clients and other technology groups.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$121,200.00 - $181,800.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 19, 2026

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