API/Java Developer

The Digital S/W Engineer Intmd Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:

• Turn tech stack and application design into code on multiple development platforms (e.g. iOS, Android, web/Angular, services).
• Address a variety of responses to problems, questions, or situations by applying established criteria to directly influence development outcomes. In doing so, use the right technology to solve technical challenges required to deliver small scale features and functions and / or supporting aspects of a larger program efforts.
• Responsible for applications systems analysis and programming activities that may include assisting with feasibility studies, time and cost estimates and implementation of new or revised applications systems and programs.
• Accountable for development, design, construction, testing and implementation and write secure, stable, testable and maintainable code.
• Expected to operate with autonomy, while some oversight and direction may be required.
• Engage in digital applications development, risk technology, Middleware, Mainframe applications, Non Mainframe applications, Analytic Model Development and Application support activities to meet specific business needs of user areas and to test systems to ensure integrity of deliverables.
• Expected to provide sound understanding of application development concepts and principles and a basic knowledge of concepts and principles in other technology areas.
• On occasion, may need to consult with users, clients and other technology groups on issues and recommend programming solutions for customer exposed systems.
• Take the time to fully learn the functionality, architecture, dependencies, and runtime properties of the systems involved with your projects. This includes the business requirements, applications/services, runtime operations (including trouble management/associated support strategies), and maintenance.
• Understand the business context and the associated customer use cases.
• Understand the team's technologies and are able to evaluate system designs and architecture as you participate in solution discussions, development and the creation of application / systems documentation.
• Drive clarity into technical implementation by driving system build and performance discussions, providing technical context to team members as required and competently represent your team's systems to others both inside and outside Digital.
• Occasionally need guidance from peers and / or manager as the team's operating procedures and technology is well defined.
• Build and maintain integrated project development schedules that account for internal / external dependencies, differing SDLC approaches, numerous constraints, and adequately factor in contingency for unplanned delays.
• Negotiate features and associated priority and help the team and their customers reach consensus.
• Verbal and written communication is clear and concise.
• Clearly articulate development and timeline dependencies.
• Have good working relationships with team members, manager, and peers.
• Improve team development related processes that accelerate delivery, drive innovation, lower costs, and improve quality.
• Ensure self and peers are actively seeking ways to objectively measure productivity. (i.e., SonarQube Findbugs). This will include a focus on automating code quality, code performance, unit testing, and build processing in the CI/CD pipeline (RTC, Jenkins, RLM)
• 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:

• 4+ years of overall experience in software development, with a significant focus on API development.
• Hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework for building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• In-depth experience with Apigee (Edge or Hybrid), including API proxy development, policy enforcement, security configurations (OAuth, API Keys, JWT), and analytics.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and secure API solutions.
• Strong understanding of REST principles, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and API best practices.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient C11 Application Developer / Analyst with a strong background in API development, Java, Spring Boot, and Apigee. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to drive complex projects from conception to deployment. You will be responsible for both hands-on development and providing technical leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, performant, and resilient API solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Lead the implementation and configuration of API proxies, policies, and security within the Apigee platform.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to translate business requirements into technical specifications and API designs.
• Conduct detailed analysis of existing systems and propose innovative solutions for API integration and modernization.
• Ensure adherence to API governance standards, security best practices, and performance optimization guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to APIs and the Apigee platform.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to the overall technical strategy.
• Drive continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for API deployments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for API designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of overall experience in software development, with a significant focus on API development.
• Hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework for building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• In-depth experience with Apigee (Edge or Hybrid), including API proxy development, policy enforcement, security configurations (OAuth, API Keys, JWT), and analytics.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and secure API solutions.
• Strong understanding of REST principles, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and API best practices.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks.
• Demonstrated interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with an aptitude to learn, experiment, and leverage AI tools/techniques to enhance personal skills and development workflows.
• Financial services industry experience is a plus.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Digital Software Engineering

Time Type:

Full time

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