Job description

Senior Java developer is 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. Role Description: We are looking for a Senior Developer in application development area in Credit Risk Technology Team with experience building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. We are seeking individuals who are motivated to take challenging tasks. Team Background: Financials Technology Team is responsible for delivering solutions for credit risk management. The tools enable risk analysts and risk managers to easily perform tasks that relate to credit financial analysis for various business groups. Key areas of focus are to extend financials reporting and analytics capabilities and build a self-service portal, build a service-oriented architecture for credit assessments for loans, extend the credit analysis process to ensure consistency with regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities: • Leadership and Mentorship: • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev engineers. • Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies. • Lead complex projects from inception to completion. • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): • Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps. • Implement advanced CI/CD techniques such as blue/green deployments, canary releases, and feature flags. • Optimize CI/CD pipelines for speed and reliability. • Containerization and Orchestration: • Lead the implementation and management of containerized applications using Docker. • Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex containerization and orchestration issues. • Monitoring and Logging: • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. • Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and resolve system issues. • Analyze monitoring data to identify trends and areas for improvement. • Cloud Services: • Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Utilize cloud-native services to build scalable and resilient applications. • Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance. • Security: • Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure. • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments. • Develop and enforce security policies and standards. • Lead security incident response efforts. • Collaboration: • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products. • Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Problem Solving: • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues. • Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement preventative measures. • Documentation: • Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all processes and systems. • Skills: • Experience with Development using Java, Spring and REST API. • Expertise in SQL , NoSQL and Big Data. • Hands on experience with AI development tools like Co-pilot, DEVIN etc. • Proficiency with scripting languages like Python is a bonus • Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). • Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk). • Strong understanding of networking and security principles. • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Bonus Points: • Experience with automated testing frameworks. • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator). Personal Attributes: • Highly motivated and self-directed. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies. • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers. Qualifications: • 8+ years of relevant experience in Java • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects • Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements Education: • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: Rutherford New Jersey United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $121,200.00 - $181,800.00 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 07, 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

Leadership and Mentorship: • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev engineers.
Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
Lead complex projects from inception to completion.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): • Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
Implement advanced CI/CD techniques such as blue/green deployments, canary releases, and feature flags.
Optimize CI/CD pipelines for speed and reliability.
Containerization and Orchestration: • Lead the implementation and management of containerized applications using Docker.
Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex containerization and orchestration issues.
Monitoring and Logging: • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk.
Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
Analyze monitoring data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Cloud Services: • Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Utilize cloud-native services to build scalable and resilient applications.
Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.
Security: • Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure.
Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Develop and enforce security policies and standards.
Lead security incident response efforts.
Collaboration: • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products.
Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency with scripting languages like Python is a bonus
Experience with automated testing frameworks.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

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Benefits

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401(K)

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