Java Developer

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst 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. Seeking a skilled Java professional with strong hands-on experience in WAS, MQ, SQL, Spring Boot, and Microservices to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. The role involves building and deploying containerized microservices on ECS/OpenShift, ensuring high availability, performance, and secure integrations across systems. Responsibilities: * Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code * Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems * Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications. * Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging * Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts * Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions * Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents * 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. * Qualifications: * 5-9 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry * Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role * Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication * Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills * Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements. * Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, including RESTful API design. * Strong experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Kafka and IBM MQ for building and integrating enterprise applications. * Solid knowledge of SQL and relational database design, optimization, and performance tuning. * Hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications on ECS and OpenShift. * Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and application security in distributed systems. * Swift FileAct/InterAct/ ISO20022 or Payment domain knowledge is advantages. Education: * Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family Group: Technology \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family: Applications Development \------------------------------------------------------ ## Time Type: Full time \------------------------------------------------------ ## Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. \------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.