AVP Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst

Citi; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Learning & development resources

Global collaboration

Financial wellbeing programs

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java Microservices) in Mississauga to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Kotlin, and MongoDB. You will apply DevOps practices and SRE principles while mentoring peers and delivering robust technical solutions for global operations.

The role offers a hybrid work model, opportunities to shape Citi's platforms, and collaboration with global technology teams.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software development, systems analysis, or applications programming.
• Hands-on experience building backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Kotlin.
• Working knowledge of MongoDB and distributed microservices architecture.
• Experience with modern engineering and DevOps practices, including Site Reliability Engineering principles and OpenTelemetry for observability.
• Experience managing and delivering successful technology projects from concept to implementation.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and build distributed microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kotlin to support scalable Citi application systems.
• Apply modern engineering and DevOps practices, including Site Reliability Engineering principles and OpenTelemetry-based observability, to strengthen development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Manage application data using MongoDB to support high-performing, reliable backend services.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical planning for new and revised application systems.
• Analyze complex business and system processes against industry standards to recommend practical, scalable solutions.
• Consult with business users and technology teams to translate requirements into effective programming solutions.
• Implement security measures following deployment to protect system design and strengthen data integrity.
• Operate independently as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers and advising senior stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kotlin

MongoDB

Microservices

DevOps

OpenTelemetry

SRE

Observability

Project management

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

About Citi

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Build distributed microservices that power critical financial systems as a Senior Software Engineer, Java Microservices at Citi. You will design, develop, and implement scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Kotlin, and MongoDB, applying modern engineering practices including Site Reliability Engineering principles and OpenTelemetry-based observability. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex technical challenges while mentoring other engineers and shaping how Citi's technology platforms serve global business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build distributed microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kotlin to support scalable Citi application systems.
• Apply modern engineering and DevOps practices, including Site Reliability Engineering principles and OpenTelemetry-based observability, to strengthen development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Manage application data using MongoDB to support high-performing, reliable backend services.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical planning for new and revised application systems.
• Analyze complex business and system processes against industry standards to recommend practical, scalable solutions.
• Consult with business users and technology teams to translate requirements into effective programming solutions.
• Implement security measures following deployment to protect system design and strengthen data integrity.
• Operate independently as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers and advising senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software development, systems analysis, or applications programming.
• Hands‑on experience building backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Kotlin.
• Working knowledge of MongoDB and distributed microservices architecture.
• Experience with modern engineering and DevOps practices, including Site Reliability Engineering principles and OpenTelemetry for observability.
• Experience managing and delivering successful technology projects from concept to implementation.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or tooling support within engineering workflows.

What We Offer

Join a technology team that builds large-scale, distributed systems supporting Citi's global operations, working alongside experienced engineers on platforms that process transactions at scale.

• A hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely.
• Hands‑on exposure to modern engineering tools, distributed systems design, and observability practices.
• Collaboration with global technology teams on high‑impact, large‑scale platforms.
• Access to learning and development resources to support continued technical growth.
• Programs that support financial wellbeing and work‑life balance.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Automated Processing and AI

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Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision‑making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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