Senior Java Developer with Kotlin - Vice President

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,840 - 170,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Developer in Tampa, Florida, responsible for leading application systems analysis and programming activities. The ideal candidate will own and develop core components for the Prime Brokerage platform using Java/Kotlin while providing technical leadership to an agile team.

With 6-10 years of experience in Apps Development, you will demonstrate leadership and project management skills. Citi offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and competitive salaries ranging from $113,840 to $170,760.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop core components for the Prime Brokerage platform using Java/Kotlin.
• Provide technical leadership to an agile team, mentoring developers and establishing best practices.
• Manage production support, analyze issue patterns, and improve system performance.

Skills

Java & Test-Driven Development

Kotlin

Cloud Technologies

Messaging Technologies

Database Technologies

Observability Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Senior Java Developer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Prime Brokerage Technology provides solutions that underpin the operations of our clients and traders that provide the foundation of our Prime Finance business. This is an area of great opportunity and is a major growth target for Citi – with technology providing the key to unlock this potential.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop core components for the Prime Brokerage platform using Java/Kotlin.
• Provide technical leadership to an agile team, mentoring developers and establishing best practices for coding, testing, and CI/CD.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement in SDLC and DevOps, using metrics like DORA to boost efficiency.
• Lead system architecture, design, planning, and estimation discussions with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of all project and technical documentation.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and solve complex risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Manage production support, analyze issue patterns, and lead efforts to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Technical Experience

• Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.
• Experience in any number of additional technologies (listed below) is advantageous:
  • Kotlin
  • Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
  • Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Solace, TIBCO)
  • Database / Data Store / Data Query Technologies (SQL Server, Trino, Mongo, S3)
  • Observability Technologies (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack / ELK, Grafana)

Recommended Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience 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.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

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. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Compensation

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States.

EEO Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.