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Citi · 3 days ago

Senior Lead Technical Java and Python Developer Vice President

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

10+ years exp

Citi is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Senior Lead Technical Java and Python Developer Vice President. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering complex software solutions primarily using Java and Python, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to a team.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications and services primarily in Java and Python

Utilize Python for scripting, automation, data processing, machine learning integration, and API development where applicable

Act as a technical leader and mentor to a team of software engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, design patterns, and problem-solving

Drive architectural discussions and decision-making for new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with overall company technical strategy

Experience in designing scalable and high-performance systems using micro-services, event-driven principles

Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and system stability

Collaborate closely with product management, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to define requirements, scope projects, and ensure successful delivery

Identify and implement opportunities for system improvements, performance tuning, and technical debt reduction

Champion software development best practices, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and observability

Troubleshoot complex technical issues across various environments and provide timely resolutions

Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending their adoption where beneficial

Qualification

JavaPythonSpring FrameworkMicroservicesRESTful APIsDistributed SystemsCI/CDRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesCloud-native DevelopmentProblem-solvingLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Required

10+ years of extensive professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on Java

Proven experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role, guiding teams and driving technical initiatives

Strong proficiency in Java, including Java 8+ features, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security), and related ecosystems

Demonstrable experience with Python for scripting, automation, data handling, or backend development

Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis)

Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

Experience with message queues/brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)

Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native application development (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills

Familiarity with test automation frameworks- Junit, Mockito, PyTest

Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and mentor

Preferred

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus

Experience with performance tuning and optimization of large-scale systems

Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments including sprint planning and retrospective

Experience with Appian workflow development or integration

Prior experience FinTech preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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