Senior Java Developer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Canada, Mississauga

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Senior Java Developer 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.

Job Responsibility:

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 development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as 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 junior analysts
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
Acts 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 Citigroup, 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

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience as a Java developer, with a focus on financial applications or fintech
Strong knowledge of core Java, Java 8+ (or later), and relevant Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate
Deep understanding of financial concepts such as payments, transactions, trading, risk management, and financial reporting
Hands-on experience in designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance financial applications
Experience designing and implementing message-driven systems for reliable, asynchronous processing in high-throughput, distributed environments
Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) in the context of financial systems
Proficiency in working with financial protocols (e.g., FIX) and integration with external financial data sources and APIs
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues
Proficient with version control systems such as Git and experience in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
Extensive experience with Linux environments, including system administration, shell scripting, and performance tuning
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Nice to have:

Knowledge of trading systems and algorithmic trading platforms
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity)
Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) for full-stack development
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and financial industry project management standards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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