Digital Assets Blockchain Java Developer - AVP

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,200 - 181,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Digital Assets Platform Blockchain Engineer (AVP) in New York City. In this full-time position, you will leverage foundational knowledge in web3 infrastructure and blockchain technology to build and enhance the Citi Integrated Digital Assets Platform. You will collaborate with motivated teams to deliver enterprise-grade applications and maintain high quality standards.

The role requires 4 to 7 years of experience in software development, particularly with Java Spring, and offers competitive compensation including a salary range of $121,200.00 - $181,800.00 annually along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in full software development lifecycle, preferably in financial services.
• 3 to 5 years of backend web development experience using Java Spring.
• Up to 2 years of experience in web3 application development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on implementation approaches for web applications.
• Support solution engineering efforts to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Contribute to and maintain technical documentation for applications.

Skills

Backend web development with Java Spring

Web3 application development

Agile Methodology

Solid engineering fundamentals

Asynchronous programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

MS in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Web3J

Web3JS

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Helm Charts

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

A Digital Assets Platform Blockchain Engineer (AVP) must be a motivated and proactive hands‑on software engineer (Back End, Java Focus), with demonstrated ability and experience working with web applications in production. The successful candidate will be part of the core team contributing to the build and enhancement of our Citi Integrated Digital Assets Platform (CIDAP). The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, driven enterprise developer and team player who can work effectively within a large team of motivated individuals across Citi's software engineering network.

We are looking for candidates who understand how to build the backend of enterprise‑grade web applications. The successful individual should have foundational knowledge of web3 infrastructure, blockchain technology and digital assets, and must be a solid enterprise developer of web applications. Exposure to web3 application development is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on implementation approaches for web applications leveraging blockchain technology
• Contribute to the delivery of functional scope for applications leveraging blockchain technology, meeting established quality standards
• Support solution engineering efforts to meet stakeholder requirements and expectations
• Apply best practices and common design patterns for enterprise web applications
• Apply best practices and common design patterns for web3 applications
• Use collaborative tools to manage and deliver work effectively within a distributed team
• Contribute to and maintain technical documentation for code and applications built and maintained
• Operate as a strong team player and communicate effectively within a distributed team
• Help identify, resolve, and elevate issues as needed to support timely, on‑budget, and quality project delivery

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering; MS in computer science or a related discipline is a plus
• 4 to 7 years of experience in the full software development and testing lifecycle. Experience from the financial services industry is a plus
• 3 to 5 years of experience and expertise with backend web development using Java Spring
• Up to 2 years of experience in web3 application development is a plus
• Experience developing web applications using asynchronous programming and communication
• Familiarity with best practices and patterns for reliability, scalability, and performance in web applications
• Familiarity with web3 libraries like Web3J and Web3JS is a plus
• Familiarity with common and best practices for web3 applications is a plus
• Familiarity with Solidity code and best practices is a plus
• Familiarity with DevOps basics and containerized applications is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile Methodology and Scrum is a plus

Competencies / Skills

• Passion for coding
• Strong team player with the ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders at various levels
• Track record of delivering good‑quality commercial software products with increasing complexity
• Solid engineering fundamentals (testing, code reviews, code structure, readable and maintainable code)
• Hands‑on development experience building enterprise‑grade web applications
• Good computer science fundamentals: working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns with the ability to translate them into clean, working code
• Working knowledge of tools for deployment and application management, such as git, Jira, Jenkins, Helm Charts, etc.

Development Value

You will gain meaningful experience across technologies, businesses, and engineering groups at Citi, with exposure to new and existing methodologies and systems, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with teams around the globe. As a member of the Citi Integrated Digital Assets Platform engineering team, you will work alongside a team of highly motivated, T‑shaped individuals who think creatively and seek innovative opportunities for commercial impact.

You will gain exposure to newly released and upcoming technologies and the ability to contribute positively to business strategies. Working within a dynamic engineering team, you will build visibility across Citi and develop your career within a globally connected organization.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$121,200.00 - $181,800.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jul 06, 2026

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