Citigroup, Inc

Java Developer

Citigroup, Inc$79K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on development experience in Java/J2EE, especially in financial services or similar tech sectors.
  • Proficiency in Core Java 8 and Spring ecosystem, covering Spring Core, MVC, and JDBC.
  • Experience with RESTful web APIs and strong understanding of JSON.
  • Working knowledge of SQL with capabilities to optimize queries and procedures.
  • Familiarity with Ant or Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and JUnit for testing and CI/CD processes.
  • Ability to analyze systems and provide solutions while managing changing priorities under pressure.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field.

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance features on the Citi1Credit platform using Core Java 8 and Spring Framework.
  • Design and develop application components from analysis to operational support.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities and implement debugging fixes.
  • Maintain SQL queries and stored procedures for application performance.
  • Integrate CI pipelines with tools like Maven and Jenkins.
  • Consult with users and tech teams to resolve issues and support systems.
  • Assess risks in technical decisions to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with flexible in-office and remote days.
  • Exposure to large-scale financial technology systems influencing client services globally.
  • Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
  • Results-oriented team culture valuing contributions and autonomy.
  • Access to wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
Citi is looking for a Java Developer (Apps Dev Intermediate Programmer Analyst - C11) to join the technology team and contribute to the development and enhancement of the Citi1Credit platform. In this hands-on engineering role, you will design, build, and maintain Java-based applications that directly support critical financial services operations. Working with a level of autonomy and collaborating across technology and business teams, you will play a meaningful part in delivering robust, high-quality software solutions at scale.

Responsibilities
  • Build and enhance new features on the Citi1Credit platform using Core Java 8, Spring Framework, and RESTful APIs, contributing directly to platform capability and stability.
  • Design and develop application components across the full development lifecycle - from analysis and construction through to testing, implementation, and ongoing operational support.
  • Identify application vulnerabilities and security gaps, and implement fixes through structured debugging and testing practices.
  • Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to support efficient data access and application performance.
  • Integrate continuous integration pipelines using tools such as Maven, Jenkins, and SonarQube to maintain code quality and streamline delivery.
  • Consult with business users and technology teams to diagnose issues, recommend engineering solutions, and support deployed systems.
  • Assess risk considerations when making technical decisions, ensuring solutions meet compliance standards and uphold the reliability of client-facing systems.


Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 2+ years of hands-on development experience in Java/J2EE, including practical application in financial services or comparable technology environments.
  • Proficiency in Core Java 8 and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Core, Spring MVC, and Spring JDBC, with applied experience in JDBC, JPA, and ORM frameworks.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful web APIs, with solid understanding of JSON-based data exchange.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, including the ability to write and optimize queries, stored procedures, indexes, and triggers.
  • Familiarity with build and CI tools including Ant or Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and JUnit for unit and integration testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze systems, identify solutions, and deliver results under pressure while managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical discipline.


What We Offer

Joining Citi means working on technology that operates at global scale, with access to the resources, tools, and collaborative environment needed to grow your career. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work while benefiting from flexibility, development support, and a performance-driven team culture.
  • Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
  • Exposure to complex, large-scale financial technology systems that directly impact how Citi serves its clients globally.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your technical skills and career progression within a global technology organization.
  • A results-focused team environment where your contributions are recognized and your autonomy is valued.
  • Access to wellbeing support, work-life balance initiatives, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location.


Build software that matters - apply today and bring your Java expertise to a global technology team at Citi.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$79,320.00 - $110,680.00

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
Java, Java Collections, Java Frameworks, Java Multithreading.

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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