Senior Java Big Data Developer - AVP

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi, the leading global bank, seeks a Senior Java Big Data Developer to design and build the Regulatory Reporting Hub and a Risk/Finance dashboard for senior management. This senior IC role requires expert Java/J2EE backend engineering with JavaScript-based front-end work, in a high-visibility, compliance-driven tech function.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, technology partners, and testing teams to deliver regulator-facing reporting capabilities and mentor junior engineers in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development with Core Java, Spring, J2EE.
• 5+ years implementing enterprise Java projects.
• Expert knowledge of Spring, Spark, and Kafka.
• Expert knowledge of Cloudera Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Impala).
• Expert knowledge of JSON, RESTful services, and databases.
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases, and operating systems.
• Experience developing high-performance, multi-threaded applications.
• Server-side integration, RESTful services, and Spring MVC.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/HTML5/AJAX/JSON for web front-end.
• Experience with AngularJS, CSS, and Spring MVC in the context of JavaScript-based apps.
• Good knowledge of design patterns and how to fix code issues.
• Experience with WebSphere or WASND.
• Experience with version control tools such as SVN/Bitbucket.
• Banking operations knowledge and regulatory impacts a plus.
• Regulatory knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business users to gather, clarify, and document business requirements for the Regulatory Reporting Hub.
• Translate documented business requirements into technical specifications in partnership with technology teams.
• Implement reconciliation processes for regulatory and financial data.
• Participate in and contribute to design and architectural solutions for the application.
• Define the overall testing strategy for new development and enhancements.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders.
• Provide post-implementation support to ensure application stability and issue resolution.
• Lead weekly review calls to manage status with all involved parties and ensure project progress.
• Maintain an issues list and action items log, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely task completion.
• Provide input to the bi-weekly steering committee reporting, covering project status, financials, and escalations.
• Critically evaluate current processing and recommend process efficiencies and enhancements.
• Design, review, and suggest improvements to existing code and architecture.
• Guide and mentor junior team members within an agile delivery environment.

Skills

Java

Spring

J2EE

Web Services

Kafka

Spark

Hadoop

HDFS

Hive

Impala

REST

JSON

Design patterns

Multi-threading

Spring MVC

JavaScript/HTML5

AngularJS

WebSphere

SVN

Bitbucket

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WebSphere

SVN

Bitbucket

Job description

Overview of the Role:

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Citibank is seeking a Senior Java Big Data Developer to design and build core components of the Regulatory Reporting Hub, a Franchise Critical Application that enables the bank to remain compliant with regulatory requirements across the global industry. This role centers on developing a Risk and Finance dashboard application that delivers sensitive analytical and business process data to senior management, combining expert-level Java and J2EE backend engineering with JavaScript-based front-end development. The position sits within a high-visibility, compliance-driven technology function and requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, technology partners, and testing teams to deliver reliable, regulator-facing reporting capabilities. This is a senior individual contributor role with expectations of technical leadership, architectural input, and mentorship of junior engineers. Candidates with banking operations experience and knowledge of regulatory impacts on trade processing will be especially well positioned for this opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with business users to gather, clarify, and document business requirements for the Regulatory Reporting Hub.
• Translate documented business requirements into technical specifications in partnership with technology teams.
• Work with technology teams to implement reconciliation processes for regulatory and financial data.
• Participate in and contribute to design and architectural solutions for the application.
• Define the overall testing strategy for new development and enhancements.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders.
• Provide post-implementation support to ensure application stability and issue resolution.
• Lead weekly review calls to manage status with all involved parties and ensure project progress.
• Maintain an issues list and action items log, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely task completion.
• Provide input to the bi-weekly steering committee reporting, covering project status, financials, and appropriate escalations.
• Critically evaluate current processing and recommend process efficiencies and enhancements.
• Design, review, and suggest improvements to existing code and architecture.
• Guide and mentor junior team members within an agile delivery environment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience in Java, with expert-level skills in Core Java, Spring, Web Services, and J2EE.
• 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise-level Java development projects.
• Expert-level knowledge of Apache Spring, Spark, and Kafka.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Cloudera ecosystem, including Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, and Impala.
• Expert-level knowledge of JSON, XSD, RESTful web services, design patterns, and databases.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases, and operating systems.
• Experience developing high-performance, multi-threaded applications.
• Thorough understanding of server-side integration, RESTful services, and Spring MVC.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, AJAX, and JSON for web front-end development.
• Experience with AngularJS, CSS, and Spring MVC in the context of JavaScript-based web applications.
• Good knowledge of design patterns, with the ability to solve complex design issues and identify and fix code issues.
• Good skills in web servers such as WebSphere and WASND.
• Experience with source code management tools such as SVN and Bitbucket.
• Banking operations experience, including knowledge of trade processing flows and their regulatory impacts on operational processing.
• Experience in Compliance or the financial sector is a plus.
• Regulatory business knowledge is a plus.
• Strong technical skills focused on data analysis, including experience with mainstream data analysis tools such as Excel and Access.
• Strong business analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with technology partners to ensure business requirements are met by development.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/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.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$121200,00 - $181800,00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

sept 18, 2026

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