Senior Java Developer

Citi; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 268,000 - 457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical care

Life insurance for employees

Job summary

Citi in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking an experienced Java developer to join a global tech team building a modern Risk Management platform. You will contribute to the full development lifecycle, influence architecture decisions, and guide junior engineers in a high-availability, low-latency environment.

The role requires 7+ years of Java-based development, strong Spring Boot and microservice knowledge, and a background in distributed systems. Hybrid work up to 2 days at home per week is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in modern Java based application development.
• Excellent understanding of core Java, Spring Boot, Microservice architecture and distributed system design.
• Nice to have: knowledge of Kafka, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, ELK, MongoDB and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Involve in the full development lifecycle from analysis and design through deployment and 3rd line production support.
• Help designing the application at low level and contribute to higher level architecture decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and influence over junior members of the team.
• Work closely with other team members to maintain high quality of the created code.
• Work in a leading banking environment on modern risk system software development.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservice architecture

Distributed systems design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology

Tools

Kafka

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK

MongoDB

SQL

Job description

Team/Role Overview

You will be part of Citi’s global tech team which is developing next generation Risk Management platform. This role is in Warsaw, Poland and the development team is spread across globe. You will be part of existing group of talented developers from diverse backgrounds and will receive a global perspective working with different teams from different businesses within the bank.

What you’ll do:

• Involve in the full development lifecycle from analysis and design through to deployment and 3rd line production support
• Help designing the application at low level and contribute to higher level architecture decisions
• Provide technical guidance and influence over junior members of the team
• Work closely with other team members to maintain high quality of the created code
• Work in a leading banking environment on modern risk system software development
• Play a key role in Citi achieving its mission and learn how to sustain a common risk platform serving many demanding trading businesses

What we’ll need from you:

• 7+ years of experience in modern Java based application development
• Must have: Excellent understanding of core Java, Spring Boot, Microservice architecture and distributed system design
• A big plus: Experience with high availability, high resiliency and low latency applications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology or a related field

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Kafka, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, ELK, MongoDB and SQL knowledge
• Experience in banking and financial services domain

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:

• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
• Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
• Sport Card for employees subsidized via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
• Additional day off for volunteering
• Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
• Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
• Special offers and discounts for employees

Copy and paste the URL below into a new tab on your web browser to view the Remuneration Regulations extract: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/287/cms/v3/docs/policies/RemunerationRegulations-KeyProvisions-CitibankEurope_plc_05012025_A.pdf

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.

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

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This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group: technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: 268 390,00 zł - 457 010,00 zł

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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