Senior Software Engineer (Java/AI)

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build scalable financial technology applications using Java, Spring, Kafka, and modern frontend frameworks. You will influence data pipelines, UI components, and intelligent automation in a collaborative, Agile environment.

You will mentor peers, drive code quality with JUnit, and contribute to a DevOps culture with Kubernetes and modern data stores like MongoDB and Oracle.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot and its ecosystem.
• Hands-on Kafka for data streaming.
• Experience with MongoDB and Oracle databases.
• Frontend experience with Angular.
• Foundational understanding of AI concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring, and Kafka.
• Build UIs with Angular and React.js.
• Leverage AI/ML to create innovative features.
• Work with MongoDB and Oracle to manage data landscapes.
• Write clean, testable code with JUnit and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment using Jira.
• Contribute to DevOps with Kubernetes.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide senior stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

Angular

React.js

AI

Machine Learning

JUnit

Jira

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Oracle

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to build the future of financial technology? We are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Software Engineer to join our high-performing team. This isn't just another development role; it's a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies like AI and Kafka to solve complex challenges that have a direct and significant impact on our business. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to build scalable, resilient, and intelligent applications, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, enterprise-scale applications usingJava,Spring, andKafka.

• Build intuitive and responsive user interfaces with modern frameworks likeAngularandReact.js.

• LeverageAIandMachine Learningto create innovative features and drive intelligent automation.

• Work with diverse data persistence technologies, includingMongoDBandOracle, to manage complex data landscapes.

• Champion best practices in software development, including writing clean, testable code withJUnitand participating in rigorous code reviews.

• Collaborate within an Agile framework using tools likeJirato manage workflows and ensure timely delivery.

• Contribute to our DevOps culture by working with containerization and orchestration technologies likeKubernetes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance to senior stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of professional experience in software development.

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot and its ecosystem.

• Hands-on experience with data streaming technologies, specifically Kafka.

• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and relational databases like Oracle.

• Familiarity with frontend development using Angular.

• A foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and their application.

• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.

Preferred Experience:

• Expertise with the Java 17+, Spring and Spring Boot Framework, Reactive Programming.

• Experience with Python for scripting.

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes.

• Experience building with Angular and React.js.

• Proficiency with testing frameworks like JUnit.

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira.

Why Join Our Team?

• Exceptional Learning Opportunities:Continuously grow your skills with access to challenging projects and the latest technologies.

• Impactful Work:See your contributions directly influence our business and customers on a global scale.

• High-Performing Team Culture:Collaborate with a supportive, and talented team that values innovation and quality.

• Commitment to Work-Life Balance:We believe in sustainable performance and provide the flexibility you need to thrive both in and out of the office.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Our Commitment to Risk and Control

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.

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

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.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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