AVP Senior Java Developer

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Developer in Mississauga to join our Technology team. The role focuses on implementing new or revised enterprise applications and supporting systems, with emphasis on robust Java solutions and compliance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable software across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has expert Java skills, experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and API security, and can coach junior analysts while working with limited

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; equivalent experience may be accepted.
• Strong Java development experience with enterprise applications.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Ability to manage and implement complex projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, and develop new or revised applications to meet business needs.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process and provide user/support in production.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate business processes and industry standards, and makes judgments.
• Develop security measures in post-implementation analysis to ensure system design and functionality.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues, propose advanced programming solutions, and assist customer exposure systems.
• Ensure procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to junior analysts; operate with limited supervision.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and drive risk-aware decisions.

Skills

Java development

Event-driven architecture

API development

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Apache Kafka

Job description

• Expert-level skills in Java development.

The Senior Java Developer 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 junior 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level skills in Java development.
• Expert experience designing and developing robust, scalable, and resilient enterprise-level applications.
• Strong experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with event-driven architecture leveraging Apache Kafka.
• Experience designing and developing databases on an RDBMS platform.
• Proficiency in API development and application security best practices (e.g., OAuth, TLS, PKI).
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for adopting industry best practices and new technologies with an exploratory mindset.
• Innovative ideas and a can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage tight deadlines or unexpected priority changes.
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seek out answers.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, take ownership, and drive strategy.
• Impeccable integrity and judgment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Distributed Caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Gemfire).
• Experience with modern UI development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/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.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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