IT Project Tech Lead - Vice President

Citi•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Citi is a leading global bank with approximately 200 million customer accounts across more than 160 countries and jurisdictions, offering a broad range of financial products and services including consumer banking, credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. The company emphasizes creating economic value responsibly and in clients' best interests. Citi's Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are tasked with a mission comparable to large tech companies, focusing on secure, reliable, and efficient technology solutions that underpin all bank operations, from safety and resource management to digital architecture and customer experience. Citi is committed to diversity, fostering an inclusive environment that values respect, merit-based promotion, and personal development, seeking innovators and problem solvers who bring their authentic selves to work. The IT Project Tech Lead is a strategic professional who remains current with developments in their field and contributes to directional strategy by applying these developments to their role and the business. This individual is a recognized technical authority within their area, possessing basic commercial awareness. The role requires developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and convince colleagues and occasional external customers. This position has a significant impact through complex deliverables, provides advice and counsel on technology or operations, and affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Requirements

6-10 years experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and use of AI tools
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library).
Understanding of secure coding practices and application security.
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL, e.g., Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).
Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
Experience with build tools.
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, MQ Series) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules; project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management teams regarding status of projects.
Recommends and oversees process improvements.
Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.
Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts; allocates work.
Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
Persuades and influences others through and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.
Appropriately 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.