Senior Java Backend Engineer - Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Hinoba-an; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to join our team in delivering scalable software solutions. You will partner with management to define enhancements, resolve complex process challenges and ensure alignment with the overall architecture blueprint.

The role requires SME-level knowledge in at least one Applications Development area, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt priorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven working experience with Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions to meet goals and identify necessary system enhancements.
• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of complex business processes and industry standards.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging and implementation.
• Develop knowledge of how architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Advise or coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations to safeguard Citi and its assets.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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

Recommended Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven working experience of technologies Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education: Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master’s degree preferred

Time Type: Full time

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