Senior Software Engineer Lead Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Software Lead in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, expertise in microservices architecture, and extensive experience in cloud technologies like AWS. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $113,840 - $170,760 along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development Hands-On Role.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects and ensure coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and champion code quality initiatives.
• Partner with multiple development teams for integration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

CI/CD

SQL

DevOps

Angular

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bitbucket

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Software lead with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot framework, Microservices, OpenShift, AWS or other cloud platforms, Databases, SQL/No SQL, CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• In-depth experience in branching strategies and manage code repositories using Bitbucket and GitHub.
• Champion code quality initiatives, including static code analysis, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience creating system and application architectures.
• Partner with multiple development teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals and identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve a variety of high-impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Assess risk in business decisions, safeguarding the firm and its clients by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and escalating control issues with transparency.
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development Hands-On Role.
• Strong hands-on experience in coding Java Spring Boot, Angular, Oracle.
• Deep expertise in system design and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development or Trade finance is a plus.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Job details: 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 include incentive and retention awards. Citi offers medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off packages, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Availability of benefits varies by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. For more information, visit citibenefits.com.

Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills: AWS DevOps, Java, Microservice Framework, Microservices Architecture, OpenShift Virtualization.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 14, 2025.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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 tools or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights poster.