Java Digital Software Engineering Group Manager

Citi

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TX
Salary
$169,600–$254,400 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $200k
This role $212k
$138k most similar roles pay here $267k

This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $169,375–$231,037 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Java Digital Software Engineering Group Manager

As a JAVA Digital Software Engineering Group Manager, you will lead multiple teams of seasoned professionals within the Digital Software Engineering group to deliver complex, large-scale software projects. You are responsible for managing full-stack engineering talent, overseeing resource allocation and budgets, and defining technical roadmaps that align with organizational goals. Your daily work involves guiding architectural decisions for backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, while overseeing frontend development in Angular or React. You will solve ambiguous technical problems, manage microservices, and implement cloud-native patterns across AWS, GCP, or Azure platforms. The role requires expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient services. You will champion engineering best practices while managing the end-to-end operational health of various business lines through strategic technical leadership and mentorship.

What you'll do

  • Manage multiple engineering teams including performance evaluations, hiring, and talent development.
  • Define and communicate technical roadmaps and architectural strategies for the department.
  • Lead the architectural design of large-scale full-stack projects using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks.
  • Oversee resource allocation, budget management, and project planning for multiple business lines.
  • Resolve complex technical bottlenecks and ensure system scalability, security, and resilience.
  • Drive the adoption of engineering best practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native patterns.
  • Take accountability for the end-to-end delivery and operational health of all team services.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • Master's degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of software development experience with progression into managing multiple technical teams.
  • Deep hands-on technical background in full-stack development using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks like Angular or React.
  • Proven experience designing complex, distributed systems using microservices architecture, API design, and cloud-native patterns.
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD principles.
  • First-class leadership skills to manage technology teams, develop engineering talent, and negotiate technical strategy at a senior level.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality products in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities.

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