Technology – Reactivate Your Career Program, Full-Time, Belfast – UK, 2025

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is launching a unique program aimed at helping individuals transition back into the workforce after a career break. This initiative offers a supportive environment for candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, focusing on professional development in financial services technology roles. Participants will benefit from a structured induction and ongoing learning opportunities over a year, fostering skills in coding languages such as Java, Python, and Javascript. With a hybrid working model, this program emphasizes flexibility and support, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to restart their careers.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of professional experience in Application Development/Support.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured induction to transition back into the workplace.
• Engage in a tailored professional development program over 12 months.

Skills

Java

Python

Javascript

TypeScript

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Curiosity

Job description

Citi Belfast is delighted to open applications for the Application Development & Support stream of its Reactivate Your Career Program. The Program is designed to help you transition from a career break into a career within financial services. You may have worked in the finance sector, the tech sector or another industry altogether!

We are interested in applications from those who have experience in a range of coding languages including, but not limited to:

• Java
• Python
• Javascript
• TypeScript

We value your knowledge, skills and experience, regardless of how and where you have developed them. We believe that hiring people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives brings advantages to our teams and ultimately makes Citi a better place to work.

This supportive hiring programme will start in September 2025 and you will benefit from a structured and in-depth induction to help you transition successfully back into the workplace, followed by a tailored programme of professional development and learning delivered over a period of 12 months.

You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a supportive cohort and will be paired with a buddy to assist with a smooth transition into life in Citi. Citi recognises the importance of flexible working arrangements and is happy to explore these with you in line with local policy. Citi operates a hybrid working model for the majority of roles across the bank.

Eligible candidates will:

• Have been on a career break for at least 2 years
• Have a minimum of 4-5 years professional work experience in an Application Development / Support environment
• Be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Be interested in starting the next phase of their career in financial services, in a technology role
• Demonstrate natural curiosity and be motivated to learn new skills
• Exhibit excellent teamwork, accountability and communication skills
• Possess working knowledge of English

To apply: Please answer four motivational questions below with a max of 200 words per question. Please add your responses to the bottom of your CV.

• What interests you about joining the Reactivate Your Career Program and why now?
• Why have you chosen to apply to Citi?
• What makes you interested in Financial Services?
• What personal goals would you like to achieve during the course of the program?

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.