Senior Java Technical Lead - Vice President

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**Job Description** **Architect and Lead the Future of Fintech.** Citi seeks a highly experienced and driven Senior Technical Lead to spearhead the re-engineering of a critical client-server application within our Issuer Services domain. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape the technical vision and lead the development of innovative solutions for a leading global financial institution. Following the re-engineering effort, you will guide the team in delivering continuous business improvements and enhancements to the platform. **Responsibilities:** - Provide hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction for the re-engineering of a mission-critical Issuer Services application. - Design and implement robust, scalable, and performant solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies. - Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. - Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions. - Drive the adoption of modern software development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD. - Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of projects. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools. - Champion the use of cutting-edge technologies and best practices. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. - 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a deep understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies. - 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, leading and mentoring development teams. - Proven experience architecting and delivering complex software solutions in an enterprise environment. - Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. - Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL). - Experience with modern web technologies (Angular or similar frameworks is a plus). - Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes). - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. - Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. - Opportunity to lead a high-impact, transformative project. - Collaborative and supportive work environment. - Mentorship and career development opportunities within a leading global bank. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ *Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.* *If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *Accessibility at Citi.* *View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.*