Are you ready to build the future of financial technology? We are seeking a passionate, high-performing Senior Software Engineer (Java / AI) to join our dynamic Front Office Technology team.
This is not just another development role. In this position, you will partner directly with front-office business teams to design and deliver cutting-edge applications. By leveraging your expertise in enterprise Java development, real-time data streaming, and Artificial Intelligence, you will solve complex, high-impact financial challenges. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are driven to build scalable, resilient, and intelligent systems, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and deploy robust, enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring, and Kafka.
- Build intuitive and responsive user interfaces with modern frameworks like Angular and React.js.
- Leverage AI and Machine Learning to create innovative features and drive intelligent automation.
- Work with diverse data persistence technologies, including MongoDB and Oracle, to manage complex data landscapes.
- Champion best practices in software development, including writing clean, testable code with JUnit and participating in rigorous code reviews.
- Collaborate within an Agile framework using tools like Jira to manage workflows and ensure timely delivery.
- Contribute to our DevOps culture by working with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance to senior stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
Required Experience:
- 5-8 years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot and its ecosystem.
- Hands-on experience with data streaming technologies, specifically Kafka.
- Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and relational databases like Oracle.
- Familiarity with frontend development using Angular.
- A foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and their application.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.
Preferred Experience:
- Expertise with the Java 17+,Spring and Spring Boot Framework, Reactive Programming.
- Experience with Python for scripting.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Experience building with Angular and React.js.
- Proficiency with testing frameworks like JUnit.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira.
Why Join Our Team?
- Exceptional Learning Opportunities: Continuously grow your skills with access to challenging projects and the latest technologies.
- Impactful Work: See your contributions directly influence our business and customers on a global scale.
- High-Performing Team Culture: Collaborate with a supportive, and talented team that values innovation and quality.
- Commitment to Work-Life Balance: We believe in sustainable performance and provide the flexibility you need to thrive both in and out of the office.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master's degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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Skills Required
- 5-8 years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
- Hands-on experience with Kafka and data streaming technologies
- Experience with MongoDB and Oracle databases
- Familiarity with frontend development using Angular
- Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and applications
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Expertise with Java 17 or later, Spring, Spring Boot, and reactive programming
- Experience with Python for scripting
- Knowledge of Kubernetes containerization and orchestration
- Experience building applications with Angular and React.js
- Proficiency with JUnit or similar testing frameworks
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira
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.
