Applications Development Group Manager

Citi

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Tampa, FLIrving, TXJersey City, NJ
Salary: $141,440–$212,160 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 11, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $177k

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TL;DR · Applications Development Group Manager

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The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for directing strategic application delivery, system architecture, and technology transformation across multiple global Scrum teams. You will manage cross-functional pods of engineers and architects while overseeing end-to-end delivery, CI/CD practices, and talent development. The role requires hands-on technical authority in Java 21, Spring Boot 4.x, Cloud-Native Microservices, Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes. You will build and modernize high-throughput data pipelines using Oracle 19c, MongoDB, Apache Kafka, and IBM MQ while integrating Agentic AI to automate engineering workflows. The position focuses on transitioning legacy frameworks into scalable, event-driven services and ensuring robust non-functional requirements like high availability and fault tolerance are met. You will also navigate complex stakeholder relationships to align product roadmaps with secure SDLC policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Microservices Agentic AI Generative AI CI/CD Docker Kubernetes OpenShift Apache Kafka IBM MQ Oracle MongoDB SonarQube Snyk Git Jest Cypress Selenium RESTful APIs

What you'll do

Manage and mentor multiple cross-functional Scrum teams across globally distributed locations.
Oversee end-to-end delivery of concurrent projects while managing dependencies and ensuring on-time results.
Serve as a technical authority for enterprise-scale distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native microservices.
Drive architectural modernization by transitioning legacy frameworks into modular, containerized, and event-driven services.
Implement Agentic AI and automated workflows to streamline engineering tasks and operational processes.
Oversee the architecture of high-throughput data pipelines and messaging fabrics using Kafka and MongoDB.
Ensure all systems meet non-functional requirements including high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
Negotiate with stakeholders to define product roadmaps while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis involving Java/Spring Boot, NoSQL databases, and distributed messaging.
8+ years of extensive experience in Software Architecture, System Analysis, and programming software applications.
8+ years of experience managing and implementing successful projects.
Experience managing global technology teams.
Proficiency with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Selenium), RESTful APIs, and version control systems like Git.
Knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Ability to demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.

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