Java Developer - Assistant Vice President

The Applications Development Senior 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:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 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

Technical Expertise

• Java Ecosystem: Deep, hands-on experience with Java (Java 11, 17, or 21) and core concepts (multithreading, concurrency, memory management, JVM tuning).
• Frameworks: Extensive experience with the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Data, Spring MVC).
• Architecture: Strong understanding of Microservices architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Databases: Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• ORM/Data Access: Strong experience with Hibernate, JPA, or MyBatis.
• Messaging & Streaming: Hands-on experience with message brokers and streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ).
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• CI/CD & Build Tools: Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Testing: Strong experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, AssertJ, Testcontainers).

Professional & Soft Skills

• Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to solving complex technical problems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in agile, cross-functional teams (Scrum/Kanban).
• Leadership: Strong ownership mindset with a track record of leading initiatives and driving them to successful completion.

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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