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**Applications Developer Lead** Manage Applications Development teams to drive systems analysis and programming. Lead stakeholder management and contribute to application development strategies. Requires 6+ years in financial services, with relevant experience and a strong .Net C# and SQL Server background. Knowledge of CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes is a plus. Full time role in Dublin, Ireland.
- Compensation
- €93,280 – €139,920 EUR
- City
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
Currency: € (EUR)
Full Job Description
Applications Developer Lead
Job Req Id:
26986720
Location(s):
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Aug. 19, 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 approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.
The Applications Developer Lead is a senior level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.
What youll do
Manage one or more Applications Development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications
Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects
Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development and other functional areas
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data in complicated and unique situations
Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participate in budget management, and handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards negotiating with external parties when 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
What well need from you
- 6+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
- Experience as Applications Development Manager
- Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role
- Stakeholder and people management experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Proven project management skills
- Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Required skills
- Strong Development Background
- Strong .Net C# and SQL Server knowledge
- Financial Services background essential, Equity back office / Custody experience would be an added advantage
Nice to have
- Experience with CI/CD, docker, Kubernetes
- DevOps practices
- Knowledge in Kafka
- Knowledge Financial Messaging ISO 15022-20022
- Knowledge and Experience of SAFE methodology
Education
- Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Masters degree preferred
What we can offer you
By joining CitiDublin,you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) andenjoy a whole host of additional benefitsthat supportyou(and your family)tobe well, live well and save well.Discover morehere. (opens in new window)
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything youneed?Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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