IT.Team Lead - Full Stack (Java, React)

Team Lead

About the Role:

You will be working in a cross-functional team, using agile methodologies to build on-prem and cloud native applications for the financial services industry. We are looking for true team players who can work beyond their specialty to help the team deliver. Every team member is responsible for the quality of the product and should be willing to work on any tasks needed, be it front-end, back end, test automation, deployment automation, etc… The succesful candidate will use their experience and talent to help drive the delivery of the system, introduce new tech and guide the evolution of our applications.

Job Duties in Brief:

• Be responsible for all team activities such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

  • Lead development of entire application.

• Have strong technical skills to come up with system designs

  • Perform peer reviews and ensure the quality of the team’s work

  • Responsible for code integration and code deployment of existing modules as well as provide new pipelines for new modules (CI/CD)

  • Have strong background in AWS services and practices.

  • Be responsible for delivery of entire project from all perspectives. This includes, development, testing, devops, support and architecture design.

  • Break-down complex functionalities into granular tasks and stories

  • Stay current on emerging technologies and be able to match them to Citco need when required

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

  • 8+ years of experience with software engineering

  • 5+ years of experience with Java /Spring/Hibernate

  • 3+ years of experience with NodeJS + Typescript

  • 3+ years of experience with React

  • 3+ years of experience with python

  • 2+ years of experience in team leadership role

  • 2+ years of experience developing and deploying application to run on AWS infrastructure

  • 2+ years of experience working with various AWS services. Must have strong understanding of multiple AWS services and how to deploy/monitor them.

  • Working knowledge of Kotlin is a plus

  • Strong skills developing server-side applications using Node.js frameworks such as or similar to NestJS/Hono

  • Solid understanding of HTML5, ES6, CSS3, JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks

  • Experience with source code management such as GIT

  • Strong skills with relational databases (ideally Oracle, PostgreSQL)

  • Experience working with Agile teams

  • Solid understanding and demonstrated proficiency with core software development processes - debugging, code tuning, code management and branching, coding styles and refactoring

  • Must be self-motivated and driven, with strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

  • Knowledge of financial industry, specially accounting / general ledger will be preferred.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business.

  • Opportunities for personal and professional career development.

  • Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support.

  • Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence.

About Citco

Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.

Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.

A career at Citco isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.

Confidentiality Assured

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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