Application Developer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Jersey City

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

95770.00 - 133630.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Citi Transaction Services, within Global Funds Services, is undergoing a multi-year transformation to modernize its trade processing, middle-office, and fund services applications. This strategic initiative aims to create a robust, scalable, and configurable system for processing financial instruments, utilizing a cutting-edge, cloud-ready technology stack adaptable for future expansion.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable solution designs
Evaluate project deliverables to ensure they meet specifications and architectural standards
Work as part of development teams to design and build complex solutions
Coordinate, execute, and participate in component integration (CIT), system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Possess a solid grasp of software design patterns and approaches
Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers
Maintain application hygiene and address any Risk & Control items
Work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Operational users/Product managers to deliver projects
Work independently on project deliverables, articulate issues/challenges, and proactively communicate risks
Handle code releases in various environments

Requirements:

2+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development (Java 2+ preferred)
Deep understanding of core Java concepts, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA, Spring Cloud, JDBC, Hibernate, REST, and Maven
Demonstrated proficiency in Java 8+ features (lambda expressions, streams, functional interfaces) and functional programming paradigms
Python programming experience is a plus
Proven experience transforming data between various formats such as XML, FXML, SWIFT, JSON, and CSV
Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience implementing Kafka consumers, producers, and streaming applications
Familiarity with messaging technologies like TIBCO EMS and IBM MQ
Experience with secure file transfer protocols (SFTP)
Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
Hands-on experience with MongoDB preferred
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
Experience with Kafka Streams and Apache Flink is a significant advantage
Experience working in an Agile environment using TDD/BDD best practices
Proficiency with JUnit and Mockito for unit and integration testing
Good knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices
Experience with tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, and SonarQube
Experience implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Experience with WebSocket implementations
Proficiency with Git/Bitbucket for version control
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred

Nice to have:

Experience in front end technologies such as React, HTML, CSS, Javascript
Basic understanding of Databases (Preferably Oracle)
Knowledge of MongoDB is a plus
WebSocket
Reactive Programming - RxJs

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 28, 2025

Expiration:
September 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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