Senior Java Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 169,377 - 239,483; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Developer to contribute to enterprise-scale applications. You will work with the Technology team on design, analysis, and implementation of new and revised systems, ensuring quality and security.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and adherence to standards in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of experience in software development, strong Java expertise, and familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong Java development and enterprise app design skills.
• Experience with cloud-native tech and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in establishing and implementing new or revised application systems.
• Coordinate with Technology team to deliver robust solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, estimates, and IT planning.
• Monitor all phases of development and provide user support.
• Analyze complex problems and recommend programming solutions.
• Define operating standards and processes; ensure risk controls.
• Serve as SME to stakeholders and coach junior analysts.
• Operate with limited supervision and exercise independent judgement.

Skills

Java development

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

API development

RDBMS

CI/CD

Security best practices

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Redis

Gemfire

React

Angular

Job description

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:

• 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 inJavadevelopment.
• Expert experience designing and developing robust, scalable, and resilient enterprise-level applications.
• Strong experience with cloud-native technologies such asKubernetesandDocker.
• Experience with event-driven architecture leveragingApache Kafka.
• Experience designing and developing databases on anRDBMSplatform.
• 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:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate’s skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

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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