Citigroup, Inc

AI and Application Development Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$94K — $141K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in applications development with modern software engineering practices.
  • Proven track record of managing and implementing successful projects.
  • Experience with AI-driven development approaches.
  • Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques adaptable to AI-accelerated lifecycles.
  • AI certification is a plus.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines with AI tools for enhanced adaptability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of complex middleware applications using Java and Spring Boot, leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate development and enforce best practices.
  • Architect and optimize database interactions with Oracle, SQL, and MongoDB, using AI to analyze performance and suggest improvements.
  • Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines with AI-integrated testing, vulnerability scanning, and predictive failure analysis.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality software.
  • Guide junior engineers and foster AI-driven development practices.
  • Research and implement AI technologies to enhance productivity and software quality.
  • Participate in code reviews using AI-powered analysis tools for bug detection and security scanning.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues using AI-driven anomaly detection and log analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Professional development programs and support for continued education.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Vice President (AVP), Software Senior Engineer, to design, develop, and maintain robust middleware solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong database knowledge, and a passion for leveraging AI to drive productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities"
  • Design & Development: Lead development of complex middleware applications using Java and Spring Boot, leveraging AI-powered tools (Copilot, Codex) to accelerate development and enforce best practices
  • Database Optimization: Architect and optimize database interactions with Oracle, SQL, and MongoDB, using AI to analyze performance and suggest improvements
  • CI/CD Excellence: Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines with AI-integrated testing, vulnerability scanning, and predictive failure analysis
  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality software
  • Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and foster AI-driven development practices
  • Innovation: Research and implement AI technologies to enhance productivity and software quality
  • Code Quality: Participate in code reviews using AI-powered analysis tools for bug detection and security scanning
  • Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex issues using AI-driven anomaly detection and log analysis
  • Risk Assessment: Leverage AI for advanced risk analytics and compliance monitoring


Required Technical Skills:
  • Core Java: Strong understanding (preferably Java 11/17), multithreading, collections, garbage collection, JVM internals
  • Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
  • Middleware: RESTful APIs, microservices architecture
  • NoSQL Databases: MongoDB (data modeling, querying, performance tuning)
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Version Control: Git, standard branching strategies (Gitflow)
  • Testing: JUnit, Mockito, integration testing
  • Web Technologies: SOAP/REST web services, XML, JSON
  • AI Tools & Methodologies: GitHub Copilot, Claude, Devin, Codex, Anti Gravity; AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, integrating AI into development workflows (code generation, testing, debugging, documentation).
  • Angular experience is a plus.


Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years of experience in applications development with modern software engineering practices.
  • Proven track record of managing and implementing successful projects.
  • Experience with AI-driven development approaches.
  • Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques adaptable to AI-accelerated lifecycles.
  • AI certification is a plus.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines with AI tools for enhanced adaptability.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

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

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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