Citigroup, Inc

Senior Java Engineer - Backend & AI-Assistant Vice President

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

  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience focused on Java development.
  • Deep knowledge of the Spring Framework ecosystem, specifically Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
  • Experience designing and building scalable, secure RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Expertise in Git version control and established branching strategies such as Gitflow.
  • Practical use of AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot and Codex in engineering workflows.
  • Familiarity with web standards like REST/SOAP and data formats like XML/JSON.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy Java and Spring Boot backend applications that perform reliably at scale.
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that address specific business needs.
  • Own and manage application modules through all stages of the software development lifecycle.
  • Identify technical risks early and suggest plans to mitigate them, ensuring project progress.
  • Integrate AI-assisted development tools into the team’s coding practices to enhance delivery speed and quality.
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards and operational processes for consistent development quality.
  • Evaluate technical decisions based on impact on system integrity and business outcomes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote for better work-life balance.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge AI-tools in software development.
  • Opportunities for technical growth in complex backend systems with autonomy in project ownership.
  • Access to learning and development resources for career progression in technical and leadership skills.
  • A performance-focused environment where individual contributions are impactful and acknowledged.
Full Job Description
Citi is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to design and deliver high-performance backend systems at the intersection of enterprise software development and applied AI tooling. Based within Citi's Technology organization, this role offers the opportunity to build production-grade Java applications using Spring Boot and MongoDB while actively integrating modern AI-assisted development practices into everyday engineering workflows. You will operate with meaningful autonomy, owning application modules end-to-end and contributing to the standards that shape how the team builds and ships software.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy robust backend applications using Java and Spring Boot, with MongoDB as the primary data store, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability at scale.
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that meet defined business requirements, translating complex functional needs into clean, efficient backend solutions.
  • Own and deliver discrete application modules from requirements through to production, maintaining accountability across the full software development lifecycle including analysis, design, construction, testing, and release.
  • Identify and surface technical and delivery risks early, proposing concrete mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
  • Integrate and champion AI-assisted development tools - including GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude, and Codex - to accelerate delivery and improve code quality across the team.
  • Define and uphold engineering standards and operational processes, contributing to a consistent and high-quality development practice.
  • Apply sound technical judgement when assessing the impact of decisions on system integrity, data quality, and business outcomes, escalating issues transparently where needed.


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a focus on Java application development in commercial or enterprise environments.
  • Deep expertise across the Spring Framework ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architectures that are scalable, secure, and well-documented.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Maven or Gradle.
  • Solid command of Git version control and established branching strategies such as Gitflow, applied in a team delivery context.
  • Practical experience working with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude, Codex, or equivalent, as part of a professional engineering workflow.
  • Familiarity with web service standards including REST and SOAP, and data formats including XML and JSON.


Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

  • Frontend development experience using Angular, enabling collaboration with full stack teams and contribution to end-to-end feature delivery is nice to have.
  • Experience managing or contributing to software delivery projects, with the ability to coordinate workstreams and meet shifting deadlines effectively.
  • Exposure to project management or consulting methodologies that support structured delivery in complex engineering environments.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.


What We Offer

At Citi, you will work on technology that operates at genuine global scale, within a team that values engineering craft, clear ownership, and continuous improvement. This is a role where your backend expertise will have direct impact - not just on internal systems, but on how Citi delivers for its clients worldwide.

  • A hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
  • The opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-augmented software engineering, using tools like GitHub Copilot, Devin, and Claude as a standard part of how the team builds.
  • Clear scope for technical growth, with exposure to complex, high-stakes backend systems and the autonomy to shape how they evolve.
  • Access to learning and development resources that support progression across both technical depth and broader engineering leadership.
  • A performance-driven environment where your contributions are visible, your ownership is real, and the problems you solve carry meaningful consequences.
  • Competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your financial wellbeing, health, and long-term career at one of the world's leading financial institutions.


Apply now to bring your backend Java expertise to Citi and help shape the next generation of high-performance, AI-augmented financial technology

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.

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About Citigroup, Inc

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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