Java Engineering Lead, VP
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.
As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.
Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.
Position Overview:
The Stress Testing Team is responsible for delivering Stress testing related solutions to Citi’s risk & finance organization which manages Citi’s exposure to financial institutions, governments and corporates that trade with Citi. The team engineers, builds and maintains software used to compute metrics that help mitigate Citi’s exposure to counterparty default & help meet regulations like CECL. GSST, IFRS9, CCAR.
Who you are:
You’ve got a positive energy. You are optimistic about the future and determined to get there
You appreciate open and direct communication. You are both – an active communicator and an eager listener.
You can switch context & pivot on the fly. This group is a horizontal organization and regulations are constantly changing. What you worked on yesterday may not be what you work on today.
You want to be part of a winning team. We build & grow with one another and you’re a person who doesn’t shy away from being pushed out of your comfort zone.
You are often cited as inspiration for the engineers and even senior engineers feel that they can learn something from you.
You have a “can do” attitude. We engineer & create high-quality software. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you but rather empowers you to take 100% ownership.
What will you do?
Lead team(s) of passionate engineers supporting multiple systems who take pride in customer satisfaction and ownership
Set up and maintain processes that empower to move the team quickly
Be hands-on in technical architecture and reviews, are a strong believer in servant leadership and don’t shy away from rolling up the sleeves.
Independently own and drive multiple critical work streams, this includes vision/direction setting, overseeing the overall planning and execution toward clear objectives with measurable key results.
Establish and drive adoption of design and coding best practices within your team
Liaise with senior stakeholders across the Risk, Finance and Front Office business organizations, and external Market Regulators to assemble execute projects across Capital spectrum.
Mentor and guide professional development of analysts & engineers on your team, and continuously improve software engineering practices
Strong written and oral presentation skills and presence
Collaborate with and across team to design, build and deliver high quality software meeting and exceeding client needs
Requirements:
Hands-on engineering manager background with 6+ years of industry experience, including 1+ years of engineering management
BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field or related experience
Graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or Finance disciplines.
Broad experience in relational and document databases, data structures, caching and reporting
Develop enterprise-grade applications using Java 8/JEE (and higher), No SQL, Spring, among other tools
A track record of managing and mentoring junior and senior engineers, preferably located across multiple time zones
Experience attracting and hiring top talents, including engineering leaders and software engineers
Proficient at working with large and complex code bases
Ability to be metrics / data driven and have a bias for action and result delivery
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial industry specifically in Credit Risk & Market Risk Capital domains.
Technologies and tools: Java, Web / Restful service development, Angular, JSON, Python, SQL, Build tools
Develop enterprise-grade applications using Java 8/JEE (and higher), No SQL, Spring, among other tools
Experience in event-driven design of Microservices and 12-factor app development standards
Experience building modern enterprise applications and deploying to public or private clouds including AWS
Experience in distributed cache systems like Apache Ignite or Redis
Experience in big data platforms and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, HDFS, Presto/Starburst, Spark, and Kafka
Experience in Spring Framework and Cloud Computing for both batch and real-time high volume data processing
Experience in understanding complex SQLs and exposure to Database Design Concepts including Data Modeling, Logical/Conceptual Design
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Job Family Group:
Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 15, 2025------------------------------------------------------
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Join Citi as a Java Engineering Lead, VP, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Stress Testing Team in sunny Tampa, Florida. Citi, a leader in global banking, is on a mission to provide innovative solutions that not only help us manage exposure to risk but also comply with critical regulations like CECL and IFRS9. You'll be at the forefront, guiding passionate engineers as they develop software that is integral to safeguarding our financial institution. We're looking for a tech-savvy leader who is hands-on and passionate about mentoring talent while driving collaborative efforts across risk, finance, and front office organizations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to ensure best practices in design and coding are adopted throughout their team. At Citi, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where every team member's innovative ideas and authentic selves are valued. If you're prepared to take ownership of complex projects and inspire your team to deliver excellence, step up and help us reimagine what financial technology can be. Together, we can enable growth and progress across the globe, all while making a positive impact. We believe in empowering our employees with competitive benefits and an engaging work culture. Let's build the future of Citi together, one line of code at a time!
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