Senior Java Developer – Agile

Citigroup Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Dublin is seeking an Engineer to redefine finance through innovative tech solutions. You will focus on Java development within the Core Prime Brokerage platform, actively contributing to agile practices and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have several years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a passion for technology. Enjoy a hybrid working model alongside a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and delivery on components within the Core Prime Brokerage platform.
• Actively contribute to agile development and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements.

Skills

Java

Test-Driven Development

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kotlin

Kafka Streams

Kubernetes

SQL Server

Job description

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.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership and delivery on components (Java/Kotlin) within the Core Prime Brokerage platform. Hands-on Development.
• Actively contribute to an agile development, applying and improving skills in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices. Implement and maintain developer-led automated testing solutions. Participate in the ongoing refinement of SDLC, agile and DevOps processes.
• Participate in design, planning and estimation discussions within the team.
• Perform detailed analysis of assigned work, breaking work into individual technical tasks.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify and refine requirements.
• Create and maintain project and technical documentation
• Assist in identify potential risks or issues within assigned tasks and communicate them to the team lead.
• Assist in production support by working closely with operations and business teams.
• Participate in support rotations to diagnose and resolve escalated issues.
• Contribute to documentation and post-mortem reviews. Implement software enhancements to resolve root-causes and improve reliability, performance and scalability.
• Collaborate as part of a global team on deliveries and engage in peer reviews such as code reviews / pull requests. Coach and mentor junior analysts and grads.

What we need from you

• Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.
• Several years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications and in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Fluency in English
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Desired skills

• Kotlin, Java, Kafka Streams
• Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
• Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Solace)
• Database / Data Store / Data Query Technologies (SQL Server, Trino, Mongo, S3)
• Observability Technologies (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack / ELK, Grafana)

What we can offer

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

Note: This has been reformatted for accessibility.

Equal Opportunity

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