Citigroup, Inc

Senior Java Developer - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$120K — $170K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 3 years in full-stack development
  • Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
  • Strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases
  • Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes; cloud platforms experience required
  • Demonstrated experience with AI-powered development tools and foundational knowledge of LLMs
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and technical leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Write clean, secure Java code with Spring Boot, following coding standards
  • Build responsive front-end interfaces and scalable RESTful APIs
  • Lead architectural decisions and mentor junior developers
  • Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers on technical solutions
  • Champion CI/CD practices and oversee automated cloud deployments
  • Utilize AI tools to improve development efficiency and code quality
  • Contribute to AI/ML integration patterns and explore new AI technologies

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment promoting technical excellence
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies
  • Engagement in innovative and impactful enterprise solutions
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader, proficient in modern full-stack development, and passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies to build innovative and robust enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Write clean, secure, and highly performant Java code using Spring Boot and related frameworks, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Build modern, responsive front-end interfaces with a focus on user experience and robust, scalable RESTful APIs.
  • Lead architectural decisions, perform comprehensive code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate complex requirements into elegant and efficient technical solutions.
  • Champion continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and oversee automated cloud deployments on platforms like AWS/GCP.
  • Actively utilize AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, and Cursor to accelerate development, improve code quality, and assist in debugging and refactoring efforts.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of AI/ML integration patterns within applications, understanding the lifecycle of LLM-powered features.
  • Explore and integrate new AI technologies and frameworks to enhance application capabilities and developer productivity.

Skills
  • Backend: Advanced proficiency in Core Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and asynchronous programming. Experience with performance tuning and optimization.
  • Frontend: Strong expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React or Angular). Solid understanding of responsive design principles and front-end build tools.
  • Databases: Extensive experience with relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and non-relational (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data migration strategies.
  • DevOps & Cloud: Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including OpenShift.
  • Version Control: Expert-level knowledge of Github and branching strategies.
  • AI/ML & Tooling:
    • Demonstrated experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, Cursor) for code generation, debugging, and refactoring.
    • Fundamental understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their application in software development.
    • Proficiency in Python for scripting, data processing, and integration with AI/ML frameworks.
    • Hands-on experience with Generative AI concepts, Large Language Models (LLMs), transformer architectures, RAG, and advanced agentic frameworks such as Google ADK(preferred), LangChain, LangGraph,.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong communication, technical leadership, mentorship, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and innovation.

Experience
  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on modern full-stack development.
  • Proven track record of successfully designing, deploying, and maintaining high-scale, customer-facing applications in production environments.
  • Experience taking ownership of key project areas, driving technical initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Prior experience integrating or working with AI/ML components or services is highly desirable.

Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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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