Senior Java Developer - C13 - CIUDAD DE MEXICO

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Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Preferred Skills:

· 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.

Responsibilities:

· Design & Development: 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.

· Cloud Integration: Leverage AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, etc.) to build and deploy cloud-native applications, optimizing for resiliency, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

· Database Management: Utilize MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas expertise to design and manage efficient data storage and retrieval solutions for instant payments processing.

· Data Streaming & Messaging: Implement Kafka and message queues to enable real-time data processing and communication within the instant payments ecosystem.

· Collaboration & Testing: 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.

· Agile Development: Thrive in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprints, backlog grooming, and continuous improvement efforts.

· Security & Compliance: Perform threat and risk assessments, implement security best practices, and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards specific to the payments industry.

· Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Write clear technical documentation and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications:

· 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.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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