Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer for Modern FinTech Platforms

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

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a seasoned Applications Developer to join our global technology team.

You will help build robust, high-quality solutions across the SDLC, collaborating with product, business, and support teams to translate complex requirements into scalable software. The role requires strong coding skills in Java, JavaScript or React, with experience in RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud services (AWS).

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Financial Services.
• Proficiency in programming in Java, JavaScript or React.
• Experience building RESTful APIs (Spring).
• Experience with event-driven systems, microservices, micro-frontend UIs.
• Experience with AWS and distributed systems (Kafka, Kubernetes, S3).
• Experience with TDD and clean code principles.
• Proficiency in data structures, algorithms and SQL.
• Senior level in Applications Development.
• Stakeholder and people management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across systems and applications.
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects.
• Contribute to strategies for applications development.
• Develop knowledge of how business areas integrate to achieve goals.
• Provide evaluative judgments based on data in complex situations.
• Define standards and ensure procedures are followed; negotiate with external parties when needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance, safeguarding Citi and assets; escalate control issues and supervise others.

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a seasoned Applications Developer to join our global technology team.

You will help build robust, high-quality solutions across the SDLC, collaborating with product, business, and support teams to translate complex requirements into scalable software. The role requires strong coding skills in Java, JavaScript or React, with experience in RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud services (AWS).