Title: Android Software Engineer — Digital Banking
Description:
Citi is looking for an Android Software Engineer to join a cross-functional Agile team delivering customer-facing banking and credit card features across mobile and browser platforms. In this role, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and design review through to development, testing, and post-production support. Your work will directly shape the digital experiences used by millions of Citi customers every day.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain Android native applications that deliver customer-facing banking and credit card features across mobile digital channels.
Translate application designs into working code across mobile and backend platforms, including Android and Java Spring Boot microservices, with guidance from senior engineers.
Develop and maintain automated and manual test scripts using a Behavior Driven Development (BDD) framework; execute scripts and record results in a test management tool.
Leverage AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate code generation, unit test creation, API scaffolding, and debugging tasks.
Participate in all Agile SDLC stages including requirements grooming, design review, integration testing, and end-to-end validation within a CI/CD environment.
Perform functional validations against acceptance criteria and apply accessibility testing tools to ensure compliance with ADA guidelines.
Analyze root causes for application defects and performance issues; collaborate with the scrum team to triage, resolve, and prevent recurrence.
Support release go-live activities and post-production technical checkouts to ensure stable, quality deployments.
Required Qualifications & Skills
2+ years of experience in application development, with hands-on Android native development skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, a related STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.
Familiarity with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) concepts and experience contributing to automated test scripts.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to write secure, stable, and maintainable code and take ownership of assigned features through to delivery.
Working knowledge of collaboration and project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across onshore and offshore teams in a fast-paced environment.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of Angular or iOS native development is a strong advantage.
Exposure to test automation frameworks such as Selenium with Cucumber.
Familiarity with cloud-based development platforms such as OpenShift.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
What We Offer
At Citi, you will join a collaborative engineering team working on technology that directly impacts how millions of customers manage their finances. We invest in your growth, support your wellbeing, and give you the tools and flexibility to do your best work.
Hybrid working model, giving you flexibility and meaningful in-person collaboration.
Structured learning and development opportunities to grow your technical skills and advance your engineering career.
Exposure to a broad technology stack across mobile, backend, and cloud platforms, with the opportunity to develop deep expertise over time.
Mentorship from senior engineers and a supportive team culture that encourages continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Access to Citi's global network, connecting you with colleagues and projects across teams and geographies.
Wellbeing and work-life balance support, including programs designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
Build the digital banking experiences of tomorrow — apply today and bring your Android engineering skills to a team that puts customers first.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related STEM field or comparable work experience.
- 5-7 years of experience in full-stack mobile development and/or testing in a professional environment.
- Experience developing with Java and Spring Boot services.
- Experience with Angular or front-end development for responsive web design.
- Basic familiarity with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) concepts.
- Exposure to test automation frameworks such as Selenium and Cucumber.
- Experience or exposure to CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g., RTC, Jenkins).
- Basic working knowledge of collaboration and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite).
- Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and ADA guidelines (e.g., NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Axe).
- Exposure to or interest in cloud-based development platforms such as OpenShift.
- Good written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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What We Do
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
