Citigroup, Inc

Senior Java Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of application development or systems analysis experience
  • Expert-level Java/J2EE knowledge with Spring Framework and Spring Boot
  • Deep understanding of microservices principles and hands-on experience creating microservices
  • Proficiency with MongoDB database
  • Experience with Git and JIRA, and Agile/Scrum practices
  • Solid foundation in system analysis and architecture design
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with global teams to create technical solutions and develop scalable middleware services
  • Manage the delivery of assigned tasks, ensuring project milestones and quality standards are met
  • Analyze existing systems to identify complexities and suggest improvements
  • Communicate project requirements and technical ideas clearly with team members
  • Contribute suggestions for enhancing software architecture and development processes
  • Adhere to engineering standards and best practices while defining operational processes
  • Participate in code and design reviews and assess risks for business decisions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on digital transformation initiatives
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and practices
  • Collaborative environment with a global team
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Adherence to engineering standards and ethics in practice
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to join our global team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Java/J2EE expert who will play a pivotal role in our ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Solution Design and Development: Collaborate with a global team to analyze requirements, contribute to technical solutions, and develop scalable middleware services that meet client needs and strategic objectives.
  • Project Contribution and Delivery: Take responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned tasks and components within a larger solution. Ensure your work meets project milestones and quality standards.
  • System Analysis: Analyze existing application systems to identify areas of complexity, performance bottlenecks, and potential risks. Contribute to strategies for modernization and improvement.
  • Team Communication: Communicate effectively with project teams to clarify requirements, discuss technical ideas, and provide regular updates on development progress.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the team's continual improvement by suggesting enhancements to software architecture, development processes, and the adoption of new technologies.
  • Standards and Compliance: Strictly adhere to Citi's engineering standards and best practices. Ensure all essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
  • Code and Design Reviews: Consistently perform and participate in code and design reviews.
  • 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.


Qualifications and Technical Skills:
  • Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in an Application Development or Systems Analysis role.
  • Core Java Expertise: Expert-level, hands-on knowledge of Java/J2EE, the Spring Framework Stack, and Spring Boot.
  • Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of microservice principles, patterns, and best practices. Hands-on experience developing Spring Boot-based microservices is essential.
  • Database Proficiency: Demonstrable hands-on experience with MongoDB.
  • Development Lifecycle: Proficiency with SCM tools such as Git and project management tools like JIRA. Experience working within an Agile/Scrum methodology is required.
  • Architectural Fundamentals: Strong foundation in systems analysis, design, and architecture. Ability to contribute to both high-level and low-level system design (e.g., sequence diagrams, class diagrams).
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.


Desired Technical Skills:
  • A strong understanding of Apache Kafka is highly desirable.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.


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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