Java Backend Software Developer - Officer

Position Summary

The Applications Development Intermediate 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.

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Exercise 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, 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
• Work in an agile environment following best practices of agile Scrum
• Analyze requirements, seek clarifications, contribute to good acceptance criteria, estimate, and be committed
• Take pride in designing solutions, developing the code free from defects and vulnerabilities, meeting functional and non‑functional requirements by following modern engineering practices, reducing rework, continuously addressing technical debt
• Contribute to overall team performance by helping others, peer‑reviewing the code diligently
• Implement Dev Ops practices – automated builds, unit/functional tests, static/dynamic scans, regression tests, etc.
• Provide customer support by troubleshooting, resolving production incidents and eliminating problems from the root level
• Bring innovative solutions to reduce operational risks by automating repetitive tasks across SDLC
• Learn to become full‑stack developer to address end‑to‑end delivery of user stories

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Services industry
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Proficiency in building web applications using Java, Angular/React, and Oracle/Postgre
  
  SQL technology stack
• Experience in enterprise integrations through RESTful APIs, Kafka messaging
• Experience using AI‑driven tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Gemini) and Gen‑AI tools
• Experience with Elastic Search, No
  
  SQL databases, and caching solutions
• Experience designing and optimizing software solutions for performance and stability
• Experience troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• Experience test‑driven development
• Experience in authentication, authorization, and security

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned vacation, unplanned sick leave and paid holidays.

$76,560 – $106,840 annually

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a person with a disability needs reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, please contact Citi for assistance.