Applications QA and Development Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President

Job Req Id:

26959244 Location(s):

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Job Type:

Hybrid Posted:

May. 07, 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 Applications QA and Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised testing for application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead production ready stable applications systems analysis and programming activities in Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities:

Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary testing for 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 for testing Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of quality assurance development and ensure application design, testing design both adhere to the overall architecture blueprint and stability 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 and apply them to testing Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level testers 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, Testing, or systems analysis role In depth knowledge of Financial Information eXchange ("FIX") protocol In depth knowledge of Native Exchange binary protocols (U.S. based) In depth knowledge of automation and automation frameworks Must be an expert at Prompt Engineering ("AI" assistance) Must have experience with code reviews pertaining to Quality Assurance, some core Java (for automation framework and feature files) Must know Equities markets and understand E-Trading workflows for the Front Office to the Middle Office Extensive experience system analysis and in testing of software applications Experience in managing and implementing successful projects Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Quality Assurance Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate Demonstrated leadership and project management skills Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

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. In depth knowledge of Financial Information eXchange ("FIX") protocol In depth knowledge of Native Exchange binary protocols (U.S. based) In depth knowledge of automation and automation frameworks Must be an expert at Prompt Engineering ("AI" assistance) Must have experience with code reviews pertaining to Quality Assurance, some core Java (for automation framework and feature files) Must know Equities markets and understand E-Trading workflows for the Front Office to the Middle Office

• 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.

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