Senior Java Developer- Risk, AVP

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is seeking a Senior Java Developer- Risk to join the Global Spread Products Technology team. You will contribute to enterprise systems, design and implement Java-based solutions, and collaborate with a distributed team to deliver high‑quality risk applications.

The role emphasizes microservices, cloud, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and real‑time, low‑latency components. Candidates should have 5+ years in Java, Spring Boot, REST, and strong problem‑solving skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of Java development experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with risk systems and large cross‑functional teams is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful services, Spring Boot, and cloud‑based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new or revised enterprise applications with Java in a risk domain.
• Collaborate across technology teams to design, code, test, and deploy solutions.
• Lead or coach junior analysts and ensure adherence to standards and security.
• Analyze complex problems, propose solutions, and ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Support high‑volume, low‑latency systems and document technical designs.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

Multithreading

Low latency

Messaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

SonarQube

Bitbucket

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Senior Java Developer- Risk, AVP

Job Req Id:

261002711

Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Oct. 22, 2026

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Job Overview

The Senior Java Development- Risk 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.

Job Purpose:

The Global Spread Products Technology Team is looking for an Apps Dev Sr. Program Analyst with a proven track record of producing complex enterprise software solutions. This role will require extensive development using Java, Microservices, Cloud Computing (AWS), Containerization, OpenShift, and Kubernetes technology. Candidate will be heavily involved with implementation of strategic Risk Systems for Global Spread Products. The ideal candidate will be responsible and resourceful software professional who can comfortably work in a large development team in a globally distributed, dynamic work environment, teamwork and collaboration. The ability to work in high pressured environment is essential.

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.

Technical skills:

• Solid 5+ years of experience with Java development
• Hands-on experience with RESTful service implementations.
• Experience and familiarity building modern Spring applications with Spring Boot
• Experience building Distributed / Service Oriented / Microservice-style and cloud based architectures (Amazon, ECS, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
• 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
• Exposure to or experience in message driven architectures

Desirable:

• Prior Investment Banking Risk system experience is highly desirable
• Experience in message broker
• Exposure with Clojure will be big plus

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.

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

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

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