Lead Analyst Jobs in New Jersey

INTRODUCTION

Citibank, N.A. seeks an Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst for its Jersey City, New Jersey location.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design application architecture using Java frameworks and technologies considering scalability, performance, and maintainability and write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using Java, spring boot frameworks.
- Resolve a variety of high-impact problems and projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
- Implement complex algorithms and data structures to optimize application performance and develop unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
- Deliver assigned application development projects within agreed schedule and scope expectations.
- Maintain highest levels of software quality and stability through continuous improvement of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
- Design and structure the data within an information system, including defining entities, attributes, relationships, and constraints, to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
- Create scripts to set up or configure different deployment environments in Linux Operating systems and automate the deployment of applications or services.
- Ensure all components in the platform are fully compliant with firm standards.
- Work with Team and PMO to create project plans and delivery schedule and review the code and work with clients to ensure the successful releases.
- Assist with project management.
- A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 4 years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Architect or related position involving development of financial applications for institutional clients.
- Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in the above fields and 6 years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the listed positions.
- Full span of experience must include:
- Java, object-oriented programming principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, multithreading and exception handling;
- Spring Framework including Spring Core, MVC, Spring Data and Security Spring boot application;
- Development with Microservices and Restful Application programming Interfaces;
- Cloud deployment (Docker, Kubernetes) and Testing and Debugging (Junit, Mockito);
- Database Management (Oracle, SQL, Sybase) and Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular);
- Project Management;
- Software engineering, information Systems Analysis, Architecture and Object-Oriented Design with UML and Data models.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Please see the requirements listed above.

COMPENSATION

- Wage Range: $189,592 to $220,000

JOB FAMILY GROUP

- Technology

JOB FAMILY

- Applications Development

TIME TYPE

- Full time

PRIMARY LOCATION

- Jersey City New Jersey United States

PRIMARY LOCATION FULL TIME SALARY RANGE

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.

ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE

- Aug 04, 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.

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