Senior Java / Kotlin Developer - Prime Brokerage

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Senior Java/Kotlin Developer in Prime Brokerage to own core components for the platform and translate complex requirements into technical specifications.

You will lead an agile team, mentor developers, and drive quality, CI/CD, and observability, with focus on performance, scalability, and reliability across production systems.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.

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.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

TDD

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Kafka

Solace

TIBCO

SQL Server

Trino

MongoDB

S3

OpenTelemetry

ELK

Grafana

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

## Senior Java / Kotlin Developer - Prime BrokerageApply: Hybrid: Jersey City New Jersey United States: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: 26993712The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst 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**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience* Master’s degree preferredThis 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:**Jersey City New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$142,320.00 - $213,480.00In 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.