Full Stack Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Belfast City District; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work opportunities

27 days annual leave

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Discretional bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Citi’s Technology team in the UK is hiring a senior software engineer to design and deliver highly scalable Java/J2EE applications. You will build robust microservices with Spring Boot and RESTful interfaces, ensure code quality, reliability and performance through CI/CD and testing, and mentor a team of developers across the Risk Data Platform.

A hybrid work model offers flexibility and growth opportunities.

Formación

• Experience delivering complex software solutions in Java/J2EE with Spring Boot and RESTful services.
• Hands-on with Core Java, multi-threading, collections, and Spring Framework.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code quality tools, and OOP design patterns.
• Experience with Git or Bitbucket for source control and modern development workflows.
• Proficiency in writing unit, integration and functional tests and applying clean coding principles.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement complex software solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust microservices with scalable architecture.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and maintain code quality with Sonar.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of application developers fostering collaboration.
• Create and optimize SQL queries and work with data across systems.
• Promote best practices in software engineering and design patterns.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful Web Services

Microservices

Core Java

CI/CD

Git

Bitbucket

Sonar

Unit Testing

Herramientas

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

• Paid Parental Leave

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

What We do / The Team:

The Risk Data Team is a high-impact, globally distributed technology and data engineering unit operating at the intersection of risk management, big data, and cloud-native platform engineering. As a critical pillar within the Institutional Data Platform (IDP) and the broader Citi Enterprise Data Organization (EDO), our team is responsible for modernizing and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of risk data across the enterprise. We build and maintain the high-performance pipelines, aggregation engines, and analytical frameworks that safeguard Citi’s systemic stability and drive informed, data-driven decision-making.

Role Overview/What will you do:

• Develop and implement complex software solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust microservices adhering to architectural best practices.
• Apply hands‑on expertise in Core Java, including multi-threading and the Collections framework.
• Utilize Spring Framework effectively for application development.
• Work extensively in creating and optimizing SQL queries.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, and design patterns.
• Contribute to the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Manage source code effectively using tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Promote and apply clean coding principles and maintain high quality using tools like Sonar.
• Design and implement comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure solution quality.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems efficiently.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of application developers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in developing and implementing complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services (XML, JSON).
• Proven experience working with Microservices Architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with Core Java, Multi-threading, Collections framework, and Spring Framework.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, OOP, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with source code management tools (Git or Bitbucket).
• Understanding of clean coding principles and code quality measurements using tools like Sonar.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement unit, integration, and functional tests.
• A strong, solution‑driven mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, devise strategic solutions, and lead their implementation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Any Beneficial / Nice to have experience:

• Experience with Big Data technology (HDFS, Spark, Impala)
• Understanding of Cloud-native development principles.
• Experience with Container Orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.).
• Proficiency in using Jira for tracking tasks, managing backlogs, and participating in sprint cycles.

This job description provides a high‑level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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