Senior Java Developer

The Applications Development Intermediate 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:

• 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:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

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.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Java Full Stack Developer to join our team. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining Trade Finance applications using the latest technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, microservices architecture, and front-end development using Angular. Experience with cloud platforms like OpenShift and containerization technologies like Docker is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and Angular/React FE.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various backend systems.
• Work with MongoDB and Oracle databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and deploy applications to OpenShift or other cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with other developers, testers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in Java development.

Required Skills:

• 5-6 years of experience in Java/J2EE development, including strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with both relational databases (Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience with Angular for front-end development.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud platforms (OpenShift/Cloud Foundry/AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with orchestration tools like IBMPAM etc.
• Experience with Active MQ, Apache Kafka or other messaging systems.
• Experience with JSP, DWR, Struts 2.X, AJAX (While these are older technologies, mentioning them acknowledges the existing codebase and the potential need for maintenance).

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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