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26958099
Location(s):
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 24, 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
Overview of Citi:
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.
Overview of the Role:
The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst 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:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Strong Unix/Linux skills at a system administration level.
- Strong knowledge of computer networking with hands-on troubleshooting experience.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with Java build tools (Gradle/Maven preferred) and relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Artifactory).
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and virtualization.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous technical problems.
- Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and take ownership of initiatives.
Preferred
- Familiarity with ITIL practices (e.g., change and incident management).
- Experience with messaging middleware (e.g., Tibco, Solace, Kafka).
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
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:
Jersey City New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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:
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:
26958099
Location(s):
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 24, 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
Overview of Citi:
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.
Overview of the Role:
The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst 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:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Strong Unix/Linux skills at a system administration level.
- Strong knowledge of computer networking with hands-on troubleshooting experience.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with Java build tools (Gradle/Maven preferred) and relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Artifactory).
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and virtualization.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous technical problems.
- Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and take ownership of initiatives.
Preferred
- Familiarity with ITIL practices (e.g., change and incident management).
- Experience with messaging middleware (e.g., Tibco, Solace, Kafka).
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
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:
Jersey City New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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:
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Technology Lead
Align your credentials to TN categories
Technology Lead roles are approved under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer designations. Map your degree field and job duties to one of these categories before applying, since mismatched credentials are the most common TN denial trigger.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Many tech employers sponsor work visas like H-1B but have never processed a TN visa. Focus on employers with recent visa filings, as they understand work visa sponsorship requirements and may be open to sponsoring TN candidates for technology leadership roles. For Canadian applicants, these employers are more likely to prepare the required support letter and accept presentation at a U.S. port of entry. For Mexican applicants, they're better positioned to support the consulate application process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-ready openings
Searching broadly for Technology Lead roles wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces jobs specifically matched to TN visa eligibility, so your outreach focuses on companies already prepared to file.
Prepare a duties letter before your offer
Draft a detailed job duties letter with your prospective employer before the offer is finalized. CBP officers adjudicate TN petitions at the port of entry, and a vague duties letter is the fastest path to a secondary inspection or denial.
Clarify the filing route with each employer early
Canadians can self-petition at the border; Mexican nationals require consular processing with an approved petition. Confirm which route your employer expects before negotiating a start date, since Mexican TN timelines are longer.
Negotiate employer-paid filing costs upfront
TN petitions carry no government filing fee for Canadian border applicants, but Mexican nationals need a DS-160 and consular fee. Clarify who covers these costs during the offer stage, not after you've signed an offer letter.
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Find Technology Lead JobsTechnology Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Lead role qualify for TN visa status?
Technology Lead roles typically qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer TN categories, depending on your specific duties and degree. The key is that your job description must emphasize systems architecture, technical direction, or engineering work rather than general management. A role focused primarily on people management with minimal technical duties may not satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for TN classification.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Technology Lead roles?
For Canadian professionals, TN sponsorship is faster and simpler than H-1B. There is no lottery, no cap, and Canadians can receive approval at the border the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS processing. Mexican nationals face consular processing under TN but still avoid the H-1B lottery. For Technology Lead roles with clear technical duties, TN is almost always the faster path if you qualify.
Where can I find Technology Lead jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify TN visa sponsorship, which makes filtering extremely inefficient. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible professionals, surfacing Technology Lead openings matched to your visa category. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have no TN filing experience and won't know how to move forward once you disclose your status.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa in a Technology Lead role?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer and you cannot start with a new employer until a new TN petition is approved. Canadians can file at the border with a new employer's offer letter and duties documentation. Mexican nationals need to go through consular processing again. Plan your transition timeline carefully to avoid any gap in authorized work status.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed job offer letter that details your title, specific technical duties, the TN category being claimed, your salary, and the employment period. For Technology Lead roles, the duties section is critical. CBP officers look for explicit descriptions of systems analysis, engineering oversight, or technical architecture work. A generic leadership description without technical specifics routinely triggers requests for additional evidence or denials at the port of entry.
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