Senior Java Back End Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,300 - 141,500; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Back End Developer – Assistant Vice President in New York, NY. This role involves delivering advanced technology projects and providing technical leadership. A strong background in Java development and extensive project management experience is essential.

The position requires 6-8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Agile environments. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and the opportunity to contribute to business-critical applications within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in programming of software applications.
• Experience managing successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced technology projects as an individual contributor.
• Provide technical leadership on projects.
• Collaborate effectively with global teams.

Skills

Core Java experience

Concurrent programming

Agile software development

Java internals knowledge

Distributed caching frameworks

RDBMS and NoSQL databases

Linux environment scripting

Git/BitBucket, CI/CD

AI tools for development

Distributed technologies like Flink

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/STEM

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Java Back End Developer – Assistant Vice President

Location(s): Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: May. 11, 2026

Job Overview

The Senior Java Backend Developer is 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

• Deliver advanced technology projects as an individual contributor providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design, development, to testing and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership on projects implemented using advanced knowledge of application development.
• Collaborate effectively with a large global team of software engineers, business analysts, dev-ops and support staff to deliver software solutions for the business.

What you will bring to the role

Technical Skills:

• Core Java experience developing robust, scalable, and maintainable applications applying Object Oriented Design principles
• Hands-on experience with concurrent programming
• Experience with Agile software development processes with a strong emphasis on test driven development
• Understanding of Java internals such as class loading and memory management
• Distributed caching frameworks such as GridGain, Oracle Coherence, Redis or equivalent
• Databases - RDBMS preferably Oracle, NoSQL preferably MongoDB
• Familiarity with Linux environment including scripting skills
• SDLC/DevOps - Git/BitBucket, CI/CD pipeline frameworks such as Jenkins, SonarQube, JIRA, and secure coding toolkits
• Experience of using AI tools like Devin, Co-Pilot for software development
• Hands-on development experience with distributed technologies such as Flink, or cloud technologies like microservices

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Experience with Java programming language
• Experience with Kafka

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/STEM subject or experience in a similar role

Requires specialist technical skills and Enterprise Risk domain knowledge to continue developing and supporting business critical Credit Risk Systems.

Cloud computing technologies with practical experience working with containers, microservices and large datasets (Docker, Kubernetes).

Job Family / Time Type

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $94,300.00 - $141,500.00

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility information and related links are available on Citi’s site.