Core Java Developer

• 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:

• Java Developer with 5-8 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Strong in Core Java, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems 
• Nice to have functional programming & streaming programming knowledge.
• Proficient in Spring and Caching frameworks.
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.
• Skill for writing reusable Java libraries.
• Good Knowledge of concurrency patterns & multithreading in Java.
• Familiarity with concepts of Domain Design, JDBC, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with databases and SQL Development. NoSQL experience would be a plus.
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Basic Unix OS and scripting knowledge.
• Familiarity with cloud and container technologies.
• Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot and agentic AI tools with a human-in-loop approach.
• Experience in programming/debugging used in business applications.
• Working knowledge of industry practice and standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of specific business area for application development.
• Working knowledge of program languages.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

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.

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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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