Senior Lead Technical Java and Python Developer Vice President

The Senior Lead Technical Java Developer will play a critical role in the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions, primarily using Java, while also leveraging Python for scripting, data analysis, automation, and integration with our broader ecosystem. This individual will not only be a hands-on contributor but also a technical leader, responsible for driving architectural decisions, ensuring code quality, and fostering a culture of technical excellence within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications and services primarily in Java and Python.
• Utilize Python for scripting, automation, data processing, machine learning integration, and API development where applicable.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor to a team of software engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, design patterns, and problem-solving.
• Drive architectural discussions and decision-making for new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with overall company technical strategy.
• Experience in designing scalable and high-performance systems using micro-services, event-driven principles
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and system stability.
• Collaborate closely with product management, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to define requirements, scope projects, and ensure successful delivery.
• Identify and implement opportunities for system improvements, performance tuning, and technical debt reduction.
• Champion software development best practices, including continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD), automated testing, and observability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across various environments and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending their adoption where beneficial.

Qualifications Required

Preferred

Job Family Group : Technology

Job Family :

Applications Development

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location :

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range :

$125, - $188,

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 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 :

Feb 20, 2026