Java Full stack Lead (SAAS)-AVP-C12

Citi’s Trade and Working Capital Solutions (TWCS) Technology team is seeking a senior Software Developer to play a key role in the SaaS transformation journey. This individual will work closely with the SaaS Program Lead and SaaS Architect to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions for Citi’s white-label banking clients.

As a hands-on technology enthusiast, you will drive the development of new features, modernization of legacy systems, and adoption of cloud-native best practices while ensuring seamless delivery across all development teams.

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Be at the forefront of a critical transformation, helping modernize how global trade finance services are delivered. This role provides the opportunity to shape the future of Citi’s TWCS technology platform while working on cutting-edge technologies alongside visionary leaders.

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
• Technical Delivery Ownership: Lead the end-to-end development of scalable, modular SaaS components and ensure delivery aligns with architecture, security, and business goals.
• Cloud-Native Development: Implement microservices, API-first design, containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines in a cloud or hybrid environment.
• Collaboration with Architecture & Product: Translate architectural blueprints into concrete development plans. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Modernization Projects: Migrate legacy white-label components to modern service-based architecture while minimizing service disruption.
• Code Quality & Automation: Establish engineering standards, enforce code quality, introduce automated testing practices, and ensure observability integration.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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