Apps Development Sr Manager - C13 - TAMPA

Job ID: 96291566048Posted: 2026-07-21Location: Tampa, Florida, United StatesSalary: $113,840.00 - $170,760.00Category: Technology, Applications Development, ProfessionalCompany: CitiFX Risk Java Tech LeadAbout Citi Markets TechnologyCiti's Markets technology team is growing at lightning speed, and we're looking for talented technology leaders to help build the future of global banking. As the world's most global bank, Citi provides an opportunity to touch every corner of the globe and deal with incomparable trade volumes, scale and impact.Our global technology team spans 84 countries with almost 30,000 colleagues managing thousands of projects. Join an environment with a laser focus on growth and progress, and take your career to the next level through the power of Citi's unmatched globality and vast expertise.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced FX Risk Java Tech Lead to drive technical excellence and team leadership in building high-performance risk calculation systems that directly impact global markets operations. You'll guide talented engineers, set technical direction, and take ownership of critical systems at unprecedented scale.Join us if you:Are passionate about leading teams to build distributed, high-performance, and resilient Java applicationsWant to shape technical strategy and architecture for risk calculation systems in global financial marketsThrive in mentoring others and driving technical excellenceAre ready to take full ownership of complex systems and their successKey ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & StrategyLead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ownershipDefine technical vision and architecture for FX risk calculation platformsMake critical technical decisions on system design, technology stack, and implementationChampion best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and securityConduct code reviews and elevate team capabilities through constructive feedbackOwnership Across SDLCTake complete ownership of systems and features across the entire Software Development Life CycleDrive accountability within the team - ensuring every member embraces ownership of their workOwn the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business objectivesProactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the development lifecycleSystem Design & ArchitectureDesign and architect scalable, resilient solutions for complex risk calculation workflowsLead implementation of distributed systems handling global trade volumesOptimize application performance and establish benchmarksDesign integration patterns with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and messaging systemsEnsure systems are built for observability, maintainability, and operational excellenceTeam Development & CollaborationBuild and grow a high-performing engineering team through hiring, mentoring, and career developmentFoster a culture of ownership where team members take initiative and accountabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams including product, business, and risk stakeholdersRemove blockers and create an environment for the team to excelLead by example in technical excellence and professional conductDelivery & Production ExcellenceLead end-to-end delivery of complex projects and initiativesOwn production stability and system reliability for critical FX risk systemsEstablish monitoring, alerting, and incident response proceduresLead L3 production support and participate in on-call rotationBalance technical debt with feature delivery and make strategic trade-off decisionsRequired QualificationsTechnical Expertise5+ years of professional Java development experience with deep expertise2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systemsHands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace, or similar)Deep understanding of Linux and JVM internalsStrong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testingExtensive production support experience including L3 support and on-callLeadership & Professional ExperienceProven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teamsExperience managing the full SDLC from conception to productionStrong project management skills with Agile/Scrum experienceTrack record of successfully delivering mission-critical systemsEssential Leadership QualitiesOwnership (Primary Quality)Takes complete accountability for systems, team outcomes, and business resultsProactively identifies and addresses issues before they escalateTreats company systems as if they were their ownStrategic Thinking & CommunicationBalances short-term delivery with long-term technical visionArticulates complex technical concepts to all audiencesMakes data-driven decisions with business contextCollaboration & ResultsWorks effectively across teams and time zonesFocuses on delivering measurable business valueDrives execution with urgency while maintaining high standardsContinuous ImprovementStays current with industry trends and best practicesDrives process improvements and challenges status quoEncourages experimentation and learning from failuresLanguage RequirementsEnglish proficiency: B2 level or higherPreferred QualificationsExperience in financial services, particularly trading systems or risk managementKnowledge of FX markets and risk calculation methodologiesExpertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps practicesMicroservices architecture experience at scaleEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fieldMaster's degree preferred but not requiredOr equivalent practical experience------------------------------------------------------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 - $170,760.00In 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:Jul 28, 2026------------------------------------------------------Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. 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