Backend Senior Java Engineer - Assistant Vice President

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.

• 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 the development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation, and 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.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision, exercising independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Act 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 Citi and its clients and assets, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Hands‑on development in Java, Spring Boot, micro‑services, and single‑page application frameworks; design, code, and deploy strategic solutions for prioritized business requirements.
• Code review functionalities built by the team, ensuring quality and correctness of solutions as per business requirements.
• Participate in initiatives within the team to improve and build configurable and extensible solutions.
• Participate in the application lifecycle using agile methodologies and bi‑weekly sprints.
• Triage technical issues and lead teams toward solving problems.

• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project‑management techniques and methods.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and handle unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree, university degree, or equivalent experience.

• Java technology stack; 5+ years of experience in Spring, Kafka, REST API.
• Deep understanding of micro‑services architecture and best practices; preferred experience with Spring Boot micro‑services.
• Hands‑on experience with No
  
  SQL databases such as Mongo
  
  DB, performance tuning and integration with Java applications.
• Knowledge and experience with build tools such as Gradle.
• Experience with TDD, BDD, and modern testing frameworks (Cucumber, Spring).
• Understanding of source control and experience with modern tools (Git).
• Experience in mobile application design and architecture disciplines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Harness and Light Speed Enterprise.
• Experience with Git Hub Copilot for development (optional).

• Full‑time position located in Irving, Texas, United States.
• Salary range: $ – $ per year.

In addition to salary, Citi offers discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Benefits include medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays). For more information see

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