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. 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. * 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: * 3-8 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry * Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role * technically sound in Java. * 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 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. Core Technical Proficiencies (Must-Have) The candidate must demonstrate strong, hands-on capabilities in the following areas: Advanced Spring Framework Expertise: * In-depth, practical experience with the Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, for building microservices. * A strong grasp of core Spring principles, including dependency injection, and the overall Spring ecosystem. Database and SQL Mastery: * Exceptional skills in writing complex, efficient, and optimized SQL queries. * A solid understanding of relational database concepts and practical experience with Oracle. * Familiarity with the ORAAS (Oracle as a Service) platform, including its architecture and operational model within our private cloud environment. Microservices and Containerization: * Strong architectural understanding of microservices, including design patterns for building decoupled and independently deployable services. * Hands-on experience in developing, containerizing (e.g., with Docker), and deploying microservices on container orchestration platforms, specifically Red Hat OpenShift. Asynchronous Communication and Messaging: * Proven experience in designing and developing services that utilize messaging protocols for asynchronous communication. * Practical expertise with one or more of the following technologies: Kafka, JMS, or IBM MQ. DevOps Mindset and Tooling: * A clear understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with modern DevOps tools, including source control with GitHub and continuous delivery with Harness. Additional Valued Skills (Good-to-Have) Integration Frameworks: * Knowledge and prior experience using Apache Camel for implementing enterprise integration patterns and connecting disparate systems. Secure File Transfer: * Exposure to and experience with secure file transfer protocols and technologies, such as SFTP and IBM Connect:Direct. Advanced Storage Systems: * Knowledge of various storage solutions, including network-attached storage (NAS) and object storage systems like S3. \------------------------------------------------------ ## 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. 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