Java Software Engineer, Data Platform

Citigroup; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability保险

Job summary

Citigroup in Jersey City, New Jersey is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join the Institutional Data Platform team. This intermediate role focuses on implementing new or revised application systems in collaboration with the Technology team.

The position covers end-to-end development responsibilities across data platforms used for analytics, client reporting, regulation, and risk. A minimum of 5+ years in Java, Spring, SQL, REST and Git is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in Java core concepts (OOP, collections, concurrency)
• Expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Spring Data)
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, ORM)
• Knowledge of RESTful API design principles
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of design patterns and software architecture
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Responsibilities

• Feasibility studies, time/cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology
• Monitor all phases of development from design to implementation
• Analyze complex problems and evaluate business processes
• Develop security measures in post-implementation analysis
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups
• Define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor to junior analysts
• Operate with limited supervision and autonomy
• Act as SME to stakeholders and team members
• Escalate and report control issues with transparency

Skills

Java core concepts

Spring Framework

SQL

RESTful API design

Git

Design patterns

Problem-solving

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Kafka

Spark

CI/CD

Job description

The Institutional Data Platform team at Citi is responsible for the Data platform to streamline data sources across Service, Markets, Banking and Client enabling industry leading analytics, client, regulatory, surveillance supervisory risk and finance reporting and data science solutions

Java Software Engineer

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

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in Java core concepts (Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Collections, Concurrency, etc.)
• Expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Model-View-Controller (MVC), Spring Data)
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks)
• Knowledge of RESTful API design principles
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of design patterns and software architecture
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Kafka and Spark
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Programming languages like Python for data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Data Analytics

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$109,120.00 - $163,680.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Citi 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.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 31, 2026

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