As a Senior Java Developer, you will design and deliver microservices solutions that power global reference data used by clients across Citi. Working within a global engineering environment, you will drive architecture decisions for new applications, influence technical direction and raise the bar on coding and security practices. This is an opportunity to shape high-impact platforms while sharing your expertise across teams.
Responsibilities
• Design and deliver end-to-end microservices solutions as a Senior Java Developer, supporting global reference data used by clients across Citi.
• Shape architecture decisions for new microservices applications, setting technical direction within a global engineering environment.
• Build secure, high-performing Java applications using modern frameworks and well-defined REST APIs.
• Coordinate with on-site and off-site engineering teams to align delivery across the project.
• Introduce industry-leading coding standards and software architecture practices across the team.
• Select and implement tools that strengthen secure and efficient code development.
• Share technical expertise with colleagues inside and outside the immediate team to raise overall engineering capability.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• 6+ years of hands-on Java development experience, including strong proficiency in Java 1.8+ (Citi currently uses Java 17).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, JPA and Hibernate for building enterprise applications (Citi currently uses Spring 5+).
• Experience designing and implementing secure REST APIs, working with relational databases and writing PL/SQL.
• Working knowledge of messaging technologies such as JMS or Kafka, and familiarity with a cloud platform such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests as part of test-driven development.
• Hands-on experience building UI screens using frameworks such as Spring MVC or JSP, and proficiency with Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with NoSQL databases and GraphQL API design.
• Hands-on experience building single-page applications using Angular or React, along with JavaScript scripting skills.
• Knowledge of Spring Batch, Spring Integration or Apache Camel.
• Experience writing Unix or Linux bash scripts and working with API gateway tools such as Apigee, API Connect or API Gateway.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, uDeploy or Helm.
What We Offer
Working at Citi gives you the chance to shape the architecture behind platforms used by clients around the world, while building a long-term career on your own terms.
• Work in a hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the globe on large-scale microservices platforms.
• Take ownership of architecture decisions that shape Citi's technology direction over the long term.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to deepen your technical expertise.
• Benefit from wellbeing, financial wellbeing and family support programs.
Apply now to drive the architecture behind Citi's next generation of microservices solutions.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on Java development experience, including Java 1.8+
- Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, JPA, and Hibernate
- Experience designing and implementing secure REST APIs
- Experience working with relational databases and writing PL/SQL
- Working knowledge of JMS or Kafka
- Familiarity with a cloud platform such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience writing automated unit and integration tests using test-driven development
- Experience building UI screens with Spring MVC or JSP
- Proficiency with Maven or Gradle
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaborate across global teams
- Experience with NoSQL databases and GraphQL API design
- Experience building single-page applications with Angular or React and JavaScript
- Knowledge of Spring Batch, Spring Integration, or Apache Camel
- Experience writing Unix or Linux Bash scripts
- Experience with API gateway tools such as Apigee, API Connect, or API Gateway
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, TeamCity, uDeploy, or Helm
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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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