Citigroup, Inc

Backend Java Developer, Assistant Vice President

Citigroup, Inc • $94K — $141K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-8+ years of professional software development experience, focusing on backend Java development in enterprise settings.
  • Proven leadership experience in technical initiatives and mentoring developers.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly.
  • Deep understanding of Core Java and modern Java features, Spring ecosystem, and database optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct feasibility studies and time/cost estimates for application systems.
  • Monitor development phases including analysis, design, and implementation processes.
  • Utilize specialty knowledge to analyze complex problems and evaluate business processes.
  • Develop security measures through post-implementation analysis of applications.
  • Consult with users and recommend advanced programming solutions as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with operating procedures and help define processes.
  • Act as a mentor and advisor to junior analysts.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work options and a focus on work-life balance.
  • An inclusive workplace culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools for development.
Full Job Description
The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
  • Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
  • Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
  • Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
  • Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
  • Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
  • Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
  • Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
  • Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
  • 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.


Required Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of Core Java (Java 17/21), including modern features (Lambdas, Streams, Records, Pattern Matching), multi-threading, concurrency, and memory management.
  • Spring Ecosystem: Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Core.
  • Database Expertise: Strong proficiency in Oracle Database, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • API Standards: Proven track record of designing and securing enterprise REST APIs.
  • DevOps & Cloud-Native: Practical experience with Docker, OpenShift (or Kubernetes), and building/maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Enterprise Integration: Familiarity with messaging/streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, IBM MQ) and microservices patterns (e.g., API Gateways, Circuit Breakers, Service Mesh).
  • Security Standards: Understanding of enterprise security controls, vulnerability scanning (e.g., Snyk, SonarQube), and secure coding practices.
  • Testing Frameworks: Strong commitment to quality with experience in JUnit, Mockito, and test-driven development (TDD) practices.

Preferred / Plus Skills:
  • AI Coding Experience: Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin) to write, refactor, and document code is a strong plus.
  • Frontend Familiarity: Experience with modern frontend frameworks like React or Angular is highly desirable to facilitate full-stack collaboration.


Recommended Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: 5-8+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend Java development in an enterprise environment (financial services experience is a plus).
  • Leadership: Proven experience leading technical initiatives, designing system components, and mentoring other developers.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
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