Job description

Citi is looking for a skilled Java Developer at the Assistant Vice President level to design, build, and maintain high-quality backend applications that power financial systems used at global scale. Based in Irving, Texas, you will work within a collaborative technology team, contributing to the full software development lifecycle while operating with a strong degree of autonomy and technical ownership. This is an opportunity to apply deep Java and Spring Boot expertise to meaningful, complex problems in the financial services industry. Responsibilities • Design and develop high-quality Java and Spring Boot components, applying sound architectural decisions with minimal oversight. • Build and maintain backend services across the full stack, including RESTful APIs and microservices integrated within a service-oriented architecture. • Write comprehensive unit, integration, and performance tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure reliability and production-readiness of delivered code. • Conduct peer code reviews across the team's codebase, providing clear and constructive technical feedback that improves code quality. • Analyze existing applications to identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and performance bottlenecks, then implement targeted remediation and optimizations. • Evaluate and adopt emerging development tools, libraries, and methodologies to continuously raise delivery quality and engineering standards. • Engage with internal technology teams and stakeholders to assess technical requirements, recommend programming solutions, and support the implementation of enterprise systems. Required Qualifications & Skills • 5 or more years of hands-on Java development, with deep expertise in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Web, and Spring Data. • Advanced knowledge of core Java concepts including threading, collections, exception handling, JDBC, object-oriented design and programming principles, and SOA design patterns. • Proven ability to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications running on Kubernetes and Docker platforms. • Solid experience designing and delivering microservices and service-oriented architectures using REST-based communication patterns. • Practical experience working within Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, applying Agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle. • Working knowledge of SQL, with familiarity with Oracle as a preferred dialect. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate clearly across technical teams and engage effectively with non-technical stakeholders. Beneficial Skills & Qualifications • Experience designing and deploying cloud-ready applications on large-scale container platform clusters, including the build-out of automated deployment pipelines. • Familiarity with modern engineering practices such as Behavior Driven Development, Extreme Programming, and DevOps workflows. • Background in financial services application development, with an understanding of the compliance and risk considerations relevant to enterprise-grade systems. • Experience managing or contributing to end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, planning, and stakeholder coordination. Education • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience What We Offer Joining Citi means working on backend systems that matter — at a scale and complexity that few organizations can offer. You will be part of a performance-driven technology team where your contributions directly influence the quality and resilience of financial platforms used by clients and institutions worldwide. • Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you structure and flexibility in equal measure. • Access to continuous learning and professional development resources to deepen your technical skills and grow your career in enterprise software engineering. • Meaningful technical ownership and autonomy, with the opportunity to shape architectural decisions and drive engineering quality across a complex, large-scale technology environment. • Exposure to global technology teams and cross-functional collaboration across Citi's international network. • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including financial wellbeing support, health coverage, and family support programs. • A team environment that values technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and measurable impact. Apply today to bring your Java engineering expertise to a global financial institution where the systems you build directly shape client outcomes at scale. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: Irving Texas United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $107,120.00 - $160,680.00 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Sep 15, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------ Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi. Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details. Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right ------------------------------------------------------ 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

Design and develop high-quality Java and Spring Boot components, applying sound architectural decisions with minimal oversight.
Build and maintain backend services across the full stack, including RESTful APIs and microservices integrated within a service-oriented architecture.
Write comprehensive unit, integration, and performance tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure reliability and production-readiness of delivered code.
Conduct peer code reviews across the team's codebase, providing clear and constructive technical feedback that improves code quality.
Analyze existing applications to identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and performance bottlenecks, then implement targeted remediation and optimizations.
Evaluate and adopt emerging development tools, libraries, and methodologies to continuously raise delivery quality and engineering standards.
Engage with internal technology teams and stakeholders to assess technical requirements, recommend programming solutions, and support the implementation of enterprise systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
5 or more years of hands-on Java development, with deep expertise in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Web, and Spring Data.
Advanced knowledge of core Java concepts including threading, collections, exception handling, JDBC, object-oriented design and programming principles, and SOA design patterns.
Proven ability to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications running on Kubernetes and Docker platforms.
Solid experience designing and delivering microservices and service-oriented architectures using REST-based communication patterns.
Practical experience working within Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, applying Agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate clearly across technical teams and engage effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Experience designing and deploying cloud-ready applications on large-scale container platform clusters, including the build-out of automated deployment pipelines.
Familiarity with modern engineering practices such as Behavior Driven Development, Extreme Programming, and DevOps workflows.
Background in financial services application development, with an understanding of the compliance and risk considerations relevant to enterprise-grade systems.
Experience managing or contributing to end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, planning, and stakeholder coordination.
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Technology ------------------------------------------------------
Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------
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Working knowledge of SQL, with familiarity with Oracle as a preferred dialect.

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