Senior Java Developer - Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team at Citi. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-level applications using Java and Spring Boot. A strong understanding of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or Know Your Customer (KYC) platforms and processes is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, fault-tolerant applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure the developed solutions adhere to architectural standards, security policies, and performance best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application within Citi.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of CDD/KYC platforms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a significant focus on Java enterprise applications.
• Proven experience as a Senior Java Developer, leading projects and technical initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry, particularly in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and platforms.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Java (Java 8+), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Extensive experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency in modern development tools and practices (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and test-driven development (TDD).
• Knowledge of security best practices in application development.
• Experience with UI frameworks (e.g., Angular, React) is beneficial but not mandatory.

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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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