Senior Java Developer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Mexico, Ciudad De Mexico

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The 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.

Job Responsibility:

Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
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
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java-based microservices and APIs for Citi's global instant payments platform, ensuring seamless real-time transaction processing
Leverage AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, etc.) to build and deploy cloud-native applications, optimizing for resiliency, scalability, and cost-efficiency
Utilize MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas expertise to design and manage efficient data storage and retrieval solutions for instant payments processing
Implement Kafka and message queues to enable real-time data processing and communication within the instant payments ecosystem
Work closely with tech leads and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Conduct thorough unit and system testing to ensure code quality and reliability
Thrive in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprints, backlog grooming, and continuous improvement efforts
Perform threat and risk assessments, implement security best practices, and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards specific to the payments industry
Write clear technical documentation and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Requirements:

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
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of hands-on Java development experience, with proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related frameworks
Experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices architectures
Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and experience building cloud-native applications
Expertise in MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas, including data modeling and performance tuning
Hands-on experience with Kafka or other message queue technologies for building event-driven systems
Proficiency in SQL and experience with Oracle database management
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies in the payments industry

Nice to have:

Experience with Jasper Reports or similar reporting platforms
Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Knowledge of the payments industry and associated regulatory frameworks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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