Senior Java Developer (DevSecOps) - VP

Citigroup, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a developer focused on enhancing developer productivity through the design and development of APIs and microservices. This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative technologies and contribute to impactful DevSecOps solutions, all within a collaborative and dynamic environment that values professional growth.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 21 and Java 8) essential.
• Experience with reactive programming (Project Reactor, Spring WebFlux) required.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and microservices using Java.
• Implement dependency management solutions and develop integrations with CI/CD tools.
• Collaborate on open-source projects and maintain robust testing practices.

Skills

Java

DevSecOps

Reactive Programming

Microservices

Git

Testing

Tools

Gradle

Maven

OpenShift

Job description

About Us
At Citi, we are committed to improving developer productivity across the organization. Our team focuses on building innovative DevSecOps solutions that empower developers to deliver secure and high-quality software efficiently. We contribute to open-source projects, particularly around the CycloneDX SBOM standard, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to create impactful tools and integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and microservices using Java 21, Java 8, Project Reactor, and Spring WebFlux.
• Build and enhance SCA plugins for Gradle, Maven, and npm to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop integrations with tools such as GitHub, SonarQube, TeamCity, Jenkins, and Tekton.
• Contribute to open-source projects, especially CycloneDX.
• Implement and manage dependency management solutions using Gradle, Maven, npm, PyPI, and Go modules.
• Work with relational databases (Postgres), including schema design, SQL integration, and change management using Flyway.
• Utilize Hazelcast for distributed caching and data storage.
• Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift using microservice architecture.
• Design and document APIs using OpenAPI standards.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, WireMock, and Testcontainers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement DevSecOps practices, including SCA, SAST, shift-left, and secure SDLC.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 21 and Java 8).
• Experience with reactive programming (Project Reactor, Spring WebFlux).
• Solid understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps principles, including SCA, SAST, and shift-left security.
• Hands-on experience with dependency management tools (Gradle, Maven, npm, etc.).
• Familiarity with relational databases (Postgres) and database change management using Flyway.
• Experience with distributed caching systems like Hazelcast.
• Proficiency in microservice architecture and deploying applications on OpenShift.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Basic understanding of Linux.
• Strong testing skills using JUnit 5, Mockito, WireMock, and Testcontainers.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, and Tekton.
• Knowledge of open-source contributions, especially in CycloneDX or similar projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that improve developer productivity across Citi.
• Contribute to open-source initiatives and collaborate with a global team.
• Leverage the latest technologies and tools in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Apply Now:
If you are passionate about DevSecOps, open-source contributions, and building secure, high-quality software, we would love to hear from you!

What we'll provide you

This is a unique role that will put you in the position to be part of a new venture and actively drive change. Every day there will be new challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

By joining Citi London, 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

Visit our Global 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.

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Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
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