Senior Java Developer, Vice President

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Job Overview

Overview of the Role

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure applications. This role requires a strong understanding of core and advanced Java principles, enterprise application development, and a proven track record of delivering robust solutions in a complex financial services environment. The Senior Java Developer will play a crucial role in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment. They will also be expected to mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions, while taking end-to-end ownership of project deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementations.
• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level applications using Java and related technologies.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of the technical roadmap.
• Mentor, coach, and groom junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing development environment.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for the successful delivery of projects and features, from conception to deployment and post-launch support.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and applicability to our systems.
• Work effectively in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Required Skills:

• Core & Advanced Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (including new features like Lambdas, Streams). Deep understanding of advanced Java concepts, including concurrency, multi-threading, and garbage collection.
• Frameworks: Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) and Hibernate/JPA. Working knowledge of Struts framework.
• Microservices: Solid understanding and working experience with microservices architecture, including design patterns, API gateway, service discovery, and containerization. Strong awareness of microservices concepts and design principles.
• Databases: Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). Hands-on experience with both Mongo and SQL.
• Web Services & Messaging: Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging systems like Kafka, MQ, JMS, etc.
• Testing: Strong experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing.
• Deployment & CI/CD: Expertise in deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines, including tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and automated deployment processes.
• Container Orchestration: Knowledge and practical experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Version Control: Expert-level knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
• Development Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as MongoDB Compass, SQL Developer/Clients, STS (Spring Tool Suite), Eclipse, IBM (e.g., IBM Rational Application Developer), and SOAP UI.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including OpenShift (Red Hat).
• Operating Systems: Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Java application development.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and taking full ownership of project deliveries.
• Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable.

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

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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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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Apr 20, 2026

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