Senior Java Developer, Assistance Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,628 - 99,978; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga, Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our technology team as an Assistance Vice President. You will contribute to designing, developing and deploying scalable, low-latency Java applications in collaboration with architects and product teams.

The role requires 7+ years Java, strong RESTful APIs, Spring Boot and cloud‑based microservices. You will mentor juniors, ensure robust SDLC practices, and drive quality through CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant Java experience required.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with RESTful service implementations.
• 3+ years experience and familiarity building modern Spring applications with Spring Boot.
• 3+ years experience building Distributed / Service Oriented / Microservice‑style and cloud based architectures (Amazon, ECS, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with Jenkins, TeamCity, Sonar Cube, BitBucket.
• Strong understanding of different storage architectures and their appropriate application.
• Experience in software development SDLC (Agile).
• Excellent knowledge of Multithreading, Thread‑Pools with strong OOP and OOAD skills.
• Experienced in developing real time low latency applications preferred.
• Exposure to or experience in message driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning and risk assessment for applications development.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process and provide user/operational support.
• Analyze complex problems and provide evaluation of business process and system requirements.
• Recommend and develop security measures in post-implementation analysis.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues and implement advanced programming solutions.
• Ensure defined operating standards and processes are followed.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Multithreading

OOAD

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

SonarQube

Bitbucket

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

ECS

Job description

Senior Java Developer, Assistance Vice President

Job Req Id: 26954520

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: May. 11, 2026

Job Overview

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is 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.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant Java experience required
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with RESTful service implementations.
• 3+ years experience and familiarity building modern Spring applications with Spring Boot
• 3+ years experience building Distributed / Service Oriented / Microservice‑style and cloud based architectures (Amazon, ECS, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with Jenkins, TeamCity, Sonar Cube, BitBucket
• Strong understanding of different storage architectures and their appropriate application.
• Experience in software development SDLC (Agile)
• Excellent knowledge of Multithreading, Thread‑Pools with strong OOP and OOAD skills
• Experienced in developing real time low latency applications preferred
• Exposure to or experience in message driven architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent work 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

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

Back‑End Development, Java, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, Unix Shell Scripting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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