Backend Java Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Velocity in Mississauga is seeking a hands-on Java Backend Developer to contribute to server‑side applications and the Citi Velocity platform. You will participate in design, coding, testing, and deployment activities within a collaborative technology team.

The role requires 5–8 years of Java experience, strong knowledge of core Java, multithreading, OOP, SQL, and familiarity with Linux and build tools (Maven/Gradle).

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and design Java applications to meet business needs.
• Monitor all phases of development and provide user/operational support.
• Advise on secure, high‑performing system design and implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other tech groups to resolve complex issues.
• Mentor junior analysts and operate with minimal supervision.

Skills

Java

Backend

SQL

Multithreading

OOP

OOAD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux

Maven/Gradle

Spring

JMS

Kafka

Redis

GemFire

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.

Citi’s FXLM technology group supports the front office technology operations of one of the world’s largest capital market businesses. Our talented technology group is looking for a hands-on, java developer to work in a Mississauga based server side development team on our award winning Citi Velocity platform.

Citi Velocity is a best in-class, state of the art, proprietary ecommerce platform. It deploys cutting edge technology and innovation to offer a slick, dynamic and rich end user experience. By leveraging Citi’s global footprint with world-class innovation, we are giving our clients unprecedented access to our capital markets intelligence, multi-asset real-time execution and post-trade services.

The Backend Java Developer, AVP 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 Java 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 explore 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 unassisted judgement and problem solving skills
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
• Appropriately assess risk when business commitments 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

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Java Apps Development or systems analysis role (backend server side preferred)
• 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

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.

Additional Critical Skills:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Java Apps Development or systems analysis role (backend server side highly desirable)
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications (required)
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects (preferred)
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods (preferred)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements (preferred)
• Strong knowledge in core Java, multi threading, OOP, OOAD, SQL (required)
• Familiar with building Java application running Linux environment, build tool such as Maven/Gradle (required)
• Knowledge about MS SQL, Spring framework, JMS (Kafka, Solace, Tibco), caching technology (Gemfire, Redis) (preferred)
• Knowledge about building Low latency application, framework, techniques (preferred)
• Capability to work independently or in team work environment with goal/task oriented (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.

Automated Processing and AI

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