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Lead Java Developer - VP (Belfast)

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Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Java Developer in Belfast. The role involves developing core Java applications and working in a dynamic team environment. Candidates should have strong Java and SQL skills, with experience in micro-services and Unix environments.

Qualifications

Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

Conduct feasibility studies and IT planning.
Monitor and control all phases of development.
Consult with users/clients on issues.

Skills

Java

Spring

SQL

Micro-Service development

Unix

Messaging

Graph DB

Problem solving

Communication

Citi Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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The Account Master Central (AMC) team within Institutional Service Group (ISG) is seeking a core java senior developer to join our engineering team in Belfast, UK. Potential candidates MUST have experience with and are enthusiastic about developing all areas of middle-tier and back-end system programming. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: writing large scale Java programs in pure core Java to facilitate both batch and real-time processing. All processes will be deployed to Unix/Linux environments; therefore a working understanding of Unix/Linux is required.

ALL potential candidates MUST be able to work in a dynamic team environment which includes developers working with different technologies (other than Java such as C#/.NET and Unix) across multiple regions, and be able to integrate their application components with other team members. This is NOT a lead or architect position.

The Applications Development Senior 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 lower-level 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.

Qualifications:

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 Skills:

Strong experience in JAVA, Spring/Spring Boot/Spring Batch, SOAP/Restful Services
Strong experience in SQL (Oracle). PL/SQL programming expertise is preferred
Strong Software design Skills
Good experience in Micro-Service development
Strong Experience with Messaging (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience with Graph DB(e.g. Neo4J) is a plus
Expertise in Unix (Linux) commands & scripting
Process and tools to produce well written low defect rate code
Experience of collaboration tools (source control)
Good Knowledge & Experience on Workflow(e.g. JBPM) is a plus

Soft Skills:

Excellent aptitude for analysis and problem solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Self-Motivated and willingness to learn as well as contribute to the wider team

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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