Citi is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer for an Associate Vice President role. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing complex enterprise-level solutions, contributing to critical projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong technical background, a deep understanding of software engineering best practices, and the ability to contribute across the entire software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement complex software solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
- Design, develop, and maintain robust microservices adhering to architectural best practices.
- Apply hands-on expertise in Core Java, including multi-threading and the Collections framework.
- Utilize Spring Framework effectively for application development.
- Work extensively with Oracle databases, including creating and optimizing SQL queries.
- Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, and design patterns.
- Contribute to the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Manage source code effectively using tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
- Promote and apply clean coding principles and maintain high code quality using tools like Sonar.
- Design and implement comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure solution quality.
- Analyze and solve complex technical problems efficiently.
Qualifications
- 8+ Years of experience in developing and implementing complex software solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services (XML, JSON).
- Proven experience working with Microservices Architecture.
- Hands-on experience with Core Java, Multi-threading, Collections framework, and Spring Framework.
- Strong experience with Oracle, including creating SQL queries.
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, OOP, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with source code management tools (Git or Bitbucket).
- Understanding of clean coding principles and code quality measurements using tools like Sonar.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement unit, integration, and functional tests.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Skills (Good to have)
- Understanding of Cloud-native development principles.
- Experience with Container Orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.).
- Experience with event-driven architecture using Kafka.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in software development
- Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE and Spring Boot
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with Core Java, multi-threading, and collections framework
- Strong experience with Oracle and SQL queries
- Understanding of software engineering best practices and OOP principles
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with source code management tools (Git or Bitbucket)
- Understanding of clean coding principles
- Experience designing unit, integration, and functional tests
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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