The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end resultsUtilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issuesEnsure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standardsIntegrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goalsProvide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sourcesInfluence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessaryAppropriately 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experienceExperience in applications developmentExperience in managementExperience managing global technology teamsWorking knowledge of industry practices and standardsConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experienceMaster’s degree preferred

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Java Full Stack Development lead to join our team. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining Trade Finance applications using the latest technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, microservices architecture, and front-end development using Angular. Experience with cloud platforms like OpenShift and containerization technologies like Docker is essential.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and Angular/React FE.Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various backend systems.Work with MongoDB and Oracle databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and deploy applications to OpenShift or other cloud platforms.Collaborate with other developers, testers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in Java development.

Required Skills:

15-18 years of experience in Java/J2EE development, including strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs.Experience with both relational databases (Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).Hands-on experience with Angular for front-end development.Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud platforms (OpenShift/Cloud Foundry/AWS/Azure/GCP).Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.Familiarity with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience with orchestration tools like IBMPAM etc.Experience with Active MQ, Apache Kafka or other messaging systems.Experience with JSP, DWR, Struts 2.X, AJAX (While these are older technologies, mentioning them acknowledges the existing codebase and the potential need for maintenance).

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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:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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:

Aug 06, 2025

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