Senior Front-End Web Developer (AVP)

Citi; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical care & life insurance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Citi is seeking a motivated Front-end Web Developer to join our development team in Belfast. You will work with React on the frontend and Java on the backend to build, test, and maintain web applications.

This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow in a global financial technology setting. You'll join a team delivering complex fintech solutions with modern tooling, participate in code reviews, and contribute to end-to-end development while adopting best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Commercial experience with React.js, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and Git.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of SQL databases and OOP concepts.
• Experience with Spring Boot and TypeScript is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user interfaces using React.js.
• Build and support backend services using Java and related frameworks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
• Debug and resolve application issues.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests.
• Assist with database design and queries.
• Learn and apply software development best practices.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Java

REST APIs

Git

Agile/Scrum

SQL databases

Object-oriented programming

Spring Boot

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Spring Boot

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Description

Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Front-end Web Developer to join our development team. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced developers to build, test, and maintain web applications using React on the frontend and Java on the backend. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their software engineering skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user interfaces using React.js.
• Build and support backend services using Java and related frameworks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
• Debug and resolve application issues.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests.
• Assist with database design and queries.
• Learn and apply software development best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Technical Skills

• Commercial experience of React.js, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Understanding of Java
• Familiarity with REST APIs.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Basic understanding of SQL databases.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with Spring Boot and TypeScript would be advantageous but not essential.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Attention to detail.

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

• 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 ourGlobal Benefitspage 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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