Core Java Application Developer - Assistance Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Core Java Application Developer for an Associate Vice President role in New York, NY. The successful candidate will be pivotal in developing and implementing complex software solutions, using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services while adhering to best practices in software engineering.

This opportunity requires strong Java expertise, extensive experience with microservices architecture, and proficiency in SQL. The position emphasizes continuous integration and delivery practices, thus ensuring high code quality and effective problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE and related technologies.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and Oracle databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex software solutions using Java technologies.
• Design and maintain microservices following best practices.
• Optimize SQL queries for performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and manage source code.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

RESTful web services

Microservices Architecture

Oracle databases

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Clean coding principles

Unit testing

Analytical skills

Tools

Sonar

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Core Java Application Developer - Assistance Vice President

Job Req Id: 26961890

Location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Type: On-Site/Resident

Posted: Jun. 18, 2026

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Job Overview

Citi is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer for an Associate Vice President role. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing complex enterprise-level solutions, contributing to critical projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong technical background, a deep understanding of software engineering best practices, and the ability to contribute across the entire software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex software solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust microservices adhering to architectural best practices.
• Apply hands‑on expertise in Core Java, including multi-threading and the Collections framework.
• Utilize Spring Framework effectively for application development.
• Work extensively with Oracle databases, including creating and optimizing SQL queries.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, and design patterns.
• Contribute to the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Manage source code effectively using tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Promote and apply clean coding principles and maintain high code quality using tools like Sonar.
• Design and implement comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure solution quality.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems efficiently.

Qualifications

• 8+ Years of experience in developing and implementing complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services (XML, JSON).
• Proven experience working with Microservices Architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with Core Java, Multi-threading, Collections framework, and Spring Framework.
• Strong experience with Oracle, including creating SQL queries.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, OOP, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with source code management tools (Git or Bitbucket).
• Understanding of clean coding principles and code quality measurements using tools like Sonar.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement unit, integration, and functional tests.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills (Good to have)

• Understanding of Cloud-native development principles.
• Experience with Container Orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.).
• Experience with event-driven architecture using Kafka.

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