Java Full Stack Developer

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 142,320 - 213,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee benefits

Incentive and retention awards

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer in Jersey City, New Jersey. The role involves designing and maintaining Java-based applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, strong Java skills, and experience with Microservices architecture. Competitive salary range is $142,320 - $213,480 annually.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications and microservices.
• Manage technical risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

SQL

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Git

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

Job description

Overview

Java Full Stack Developer role at Citi. The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Java-based applications, with a strong background in leading technical teams. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and mentor junior developers in best practices and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications and microservices
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
• Translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions
• Enforce code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and automated build tools
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Manage technical risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications
• Strong proficiency in Java
• Experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Expertise in SQL and experience with relational databases like Oracle
• Proficient in build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Exposure to message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) is a plus
• Experience with React.js / Angular or other frontend frameworks is a plus
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools
• Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Details

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00

Citi offers competitive employee benefits and may include incentive and retention awards. Benefits vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. See citibenefits.com for details.

EEO and Accessibility

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