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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26952662
Location(s):
Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 11, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Java Lead Developer (Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - C13) is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- 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
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- 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
- 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.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Technical Skills:
Back-End:
- 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., PostgreSQL, Oracle; NoSQL, e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
General:
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library).
- Understanding of secure coding practices and application security.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 18, 2026
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.
Job Req Id:
26952662
Location(s):
Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 11, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Java Lead Developer (Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - C13) is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- 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
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- 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
- 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.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Technical Skills:
Back-End:
- 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., PostgreSQL, Oracle; NoSQL, e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
General:
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library).
- Understanding of secure coding practices and application security.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 18, 2026
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.
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Target roles with established sponsorship history
Citi's Green Card filings concentrate in technology, quantitative research, risk modeling, and compliance. Prioritize roles in these functions over generalist business positions, where sponsorship approval is less predictable and the specialty occupation case harder to document under PERM.
Understand which EB category fits your profile
Citi sponsors across EB-2 and EB-3, with EB-2 requiring an advanced degree or exceptional ability. If your role involves quantitative modeling or advanced engineering, push your hiring manager to confirm EB-2 eligibility early, before the PERM labor certification process begins.
Align your credentials to the PERM job description
During PERM, DOL audits whether your actual qualifications match the posted minimum requirements. In banking, roles often list specific technical skills or degree fields. Make sure your transcripts and prior job titles map cleanly to what Citi's HR team files, not just your current responsibilities.
Research prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your SOC code in the city where you'll work. At Citi's New York headquarters, prevailing wages in finance and technology run high, so verify before accepting an offer.
Ask about internal mobility after your I-140 is approved
Once USCIS approves your I-140 petition, your priority date is locked even if you change roles internally. At a large institution like Citi, moving teams before I-140 approval can restart the PERM process entirely, so time any role changes carefully around your filing milestones.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active Green Card sponsors
Before applying, verify that the specific Citi business unit you're targeting has an active Green Card sponsorship track record. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application filing data by employer and role, so you can see which functions at Citi are sponsoring and apply with confidence.
Citi Green Card Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Citi sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Citi sponsors Green Card visas and is one of the most active sponsors in U.S. banking and financial services. Sponsorship is most consistent in technology, quantitative analysis, risk, and compliance functions. Green Card support is typically offered to employees already on a nonimmigrant visa, such as H-1B visa, after an initial period of employment.
Which departments at Citi are most likely to sponsor a Green Card?
Technology, quantitative research, risk modeling, and compliance are the departments where Green Card sponsorship at Citi is most established. These roles tend to meet the specialty occupation and advanced degree standards that support EB-2 filings. Front-office and generalist business roles are sponsored less consistently and often depend on the specific business unit's headcount and immigration budget.
How do I navigate the Green Card process once Citi agrees to sponsor me?
Citi's immigration team typically manages the PERM labor certification filing with DOL, followed by the I-140 petition with USCIS. Your role is to ensure your credentials, transcripts, and employment history align precisely with the job description filed under PERM. Any mismatch between your actual qualifications and the posted requirements can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
How long does the Green Card process take when sponsored by Citi?
The PERM labor certification stage alone can take six months to over a year, depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM approval, the I-140 petition adds several more months. If your country of birth has a priority date backlog, the total wait before you can file for adjustment of status can extend significantly beyond the initial filing timeline.
How do I find open Green Card sponsorship roles at Citi?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified Green Card sponsorship history, including Citi, so you can target open roles in departments where sponsorship is most active. Applying through channels where sponsorship intent is already confirmed saves time compared to asking individual hiring managers whether Green Card support is available for a specific position.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Citi?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.