Java Backend Software Developer - Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Java Backend Software Developer - Officer in New York, New York. This role will focus on applications development and implementation, collaborating closely with the technology team.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, expertise in Java and enterprise-scale applications, and a strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Benefits include competitive medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of paid leave options.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry.
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
• Consistent clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures to identify necessary system enhancements.
• Consult with users and recommend programming solutions.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and conduct testing.

Skills

Java programming

Full Stack software engineering

Angular/React

Oracle/PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

AI driven tools

Elastic Search

NoSQL databases

Security practices

Test driven development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Java Backend Software Developer - Officer

Job Req Id:

26960063

Location(s):

Tampa, Florida, United States; Irving, Texas, United States

Job Type:

On-Site/Resident

Posted:

May. 07, 2026

Job Overview

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position 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 applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code.
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems.
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts.
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions.
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.
• Work in an agile environment following through the best practices of agile Scrum.
• Analyze the requirements, seek clarifications, contribute to good acceptance criteria, estimate, and be committed.
• Take pride in designing solutions, developing the code free from defects and vulnerabilities, meeting functional and non-functional requirements by following modern engineering practices, reducing rework, continuously addressing technical debt.
• Contribute to overall team performance by helping others, peer reviewing the code diligently.
• Bring agility to application development through DevOps practices – automated builds, unit/functional tests, static/dynamic scans, regression tests, etc.
• Lookout for providing best possible customer support by troubleshooting, resolving production incidents and by eliminating the problems from the root level.
• Bring innovative solutions to reduce the operational risks by automating mundane repetitive tasks across SDLC.
• Learn to become full stack developer to address end-to-end delivery of user stories.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry.
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• 2-5 years of professional experience as Full Stack software engineering experience in developing enterprise scale applications.
• Expertise in building web applications using Java, Angular/React, and Oracle/PostgreSQL technology stack.
• Expertise in enterprise integrations through RESTful APIs, Kafka messaging, etc.
• Expertise in using AI driven tools like Devin, Co-pilot, Gemini and other Gen-AI tools.
• Expertise in Elastic Search, NoSQL databases, and Caching solutions.
• Expertise in designing and optimizing the software solutions for performance and stability.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Expertise in Test driven development.
• Expertise in Authentication, Authorization, and Security.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.