IT Project Sr Tech Lead, Performance Testing - SVP - IRVING

Citi

Citi

IT
Irving, TX, USA
USD 144,480-216,720 / year
Posted on Jul 18, 2025

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving, project management and centralized task coordination to Citi’s Strategic Ledger Transformation program.

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.

Team/Role Overview

The Performance Testing Lead role is part of the Testing Deployment & Environment Management horizontal service of offerings for the Strategic Ledger Transformation program. This is a critical role in coordinating performance testing activities at Citi for Oracle SaaS solution (AFCS, ERP, EPM) and internal applications.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing, planning and leading performance testing activities for the Citi Strategic Ledger program with a focus on Oracle SaaS AFCS application, along with other offerings such as ERP and EPM.

  • Analysing the results of performance runs and identifying bottlenecks, establishing RCA and opportunities for tuning.

  • Working with Oracle performance testing team to provide feedback and main-line tuning required to meet performance objectives.

  • Identifying opportunities for tuning internal Citi applications that interact with Oracle SaaS platform.

  • Delivering performance testing objectives for the various stages of the program.

  • Coordinating the day-to-day execution of WBS tasks required for performance testing.

  • Communicating status of performance testing at program leadership forums.

  • Facilitating creation of JIRA tickets and Oracle Service Requests to track defects.

  • Facilitating triage meetings for problem resolution as required.

  • Maintaining artifacts required for various tollgates required by program governance.

What we’ll need from you

  • 15 + years experience in Oracle database development and management. Significant experience as an Oracle DBA.

  • 10+ years experience with Oracle administration and performance tuning.

  • Expertise with tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, automation tools – TOSCA and Jenkins.

  • Experience with ETL tools such as Ab-Initio (preferred), Informatica etc.

  • Experience in technology coordination and/or project management.

  • Expertise in Software Lifecycle Management, Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills. Ability to summarize and convey technical results into clear, actionable messages.

  • Expertise in managing multiple priorities and conflict management.

  • Bachelor’s/University degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, potentially Master’s degree. Certification as an Oracle DBA.

What we can offer you

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of Citi’s financial transformation journey. Demonstrated success in this highly visible program will also provide multiple growth opportunities for talented and motivated individuals who seek a career in managing technology services.

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Irving, 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), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

  • A discretional annual performance related bonus

  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Pension Plan

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

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 energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$144,480.00 - $216,720.00


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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 18, 2025

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