AVP Senior Java Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 121,200 - 181,800; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java developer in Rutherford, NJ, to drive the design and implementation of large-scale credit risk technology solutions. You will contribute to architecture, performance, and reliability in collaboration with a global technology team.

Responsibilities include leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, building CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and ensuring security and monitoring across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java and related tech.
• Experience in systems analysis and software development.
• Experience managing and implementing successful projects.
• Knowledge of consulting or project management techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Lead complex projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Containerize and manage applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
• Architect cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement security best practices across pipelines and infra.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software.
• Document processes and systems.

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Big Data

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Splunk

Networking

Security

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Senior Java developer is responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to application systems analysis and programming activities.

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Developer in application development area in Credit Risk Technology Team with experience building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. We are seeking individuals who are motivated to take challenging tasks.

Team Background

Financials Technology Team is responsible for delivering solutions for credit risk management. The tools enable risk analysts and risk managers to easily perform tasks that relate to credit financial analysis for various business groups. Key focus areas include extending financial reports and analytics capabilities, building a self-service portal, creating a service-oriented architecture for credit assessments, and ensuring the credit analysis process aligns with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Mentorship:
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior development engineers.
  • Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Lead complex projects from inception to completion.
• Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD):
  • Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Implement advanced CI/CD techniques such as blue/green deployments, canary releases, and feature flags.
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines for speed and reliability.
• Containerization and Orchestration:
  • Lead the implementation and management of containerized applications using Docker.
  • Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex containerization and orchestration issues.
• Monitoring and Logging:
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
  • Analyze monitoring data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Cloud Services:
  • Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Utilize cloud-native services to build scalable and resilient applications.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.
• Security:
  • Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure.
  • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Develop and enforce security policies and standards.
  • Lead security incident response efforts.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate and deliver software products.
  • Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
  • Lead root‑cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
• Documentation:
  • Create and maintain clear documentation for processes and systems.

Skills

• Experience with Java, Spring, and REST APIs.
• Expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and Big Data.
• Hands‑on experience with AI development tools such as Co-pilot or Devin.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python (bonus).
• Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk).
• Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and staying up‑to‑date with the latest technologies.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience managing and implementing successful projects.
• Knowledge of consulting or project management techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi offers discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; and paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. For more information on benefits, please visit the Citi benefits site.

Location

Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

Salary Range

$121,200.00 – $181,800.00

EEO Statement

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