The Institutional Data Platform team at Citi is responsible for the Data platform to streamline data sources across Service, Markets, Banking and Client enabling industry leading analytics, client, regulatory, surveillance supervisory risk and finance reporting and data science solutions
The Java Software Engineer is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
- Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
- Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
- Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
- Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
- Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
- Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in Java core concepts (Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Collections, Concurrency, etc.)
- Expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Model-View-Controller (MVC), Spring Data)
- Experience with database technologies (SQL, Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks)
- Knowledge of RESTful API design principles
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
- Understanding of design patterns and software architecture
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
- Knowledge of Kafka and Spark
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Programming languages like Python for data analysis
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Data Analytics------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:Jersey City New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$109,120.00 - $163,680.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
Anticipated Posting Close Date:Oct 31, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in Java core concepts, including object-oriented programming, collections, and concurrency
- Expertise in the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data
- Experience with database technologies, SQL, and object-relational mapping frameworks
- Knowledge of RESTful API design principles
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
- Understanding of design patterns and software architecture
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
- Knowledge of Kafka and Spark
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Python for data analysis
- Bachelor's or university degree, or equivalent experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including free in-network preventive care, mental-health resources, and the Be Well Program. Materials also state new hires have access to health and insurance benefits from the outset.
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan offers a $1-for-$1 match up to 6% of eligible pay. New employees are eligible for the plan, with automatic enrollment after 90 days if they do not enroll themselves.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits highlight fertility treatment coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to $30,000, and disability coverage. Coverage extends to spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender identity or sexuality, with gender-affirming care-related support noted.
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