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Java Developer – Assistant Vice President
senior · Technology / Software Development
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi is looking for a skilled Java Developer at the Assistant Vice President level to design, build, and maintain high-quality backend applications that power financial systems used at global scale. Based in Irving, Texas, you will work within a collaborative technology team, contributing to the full software development lifecycle while operating with a strong degree of autonomy and technical ownership. This is an opportunity to apply deep Java and Spring Boot expertise to meaningful, complex problems in the financial services industry.
Responsibilities
Design and develop high-quality Java and Spring Boot components, applying sound architectural decisions with minimal oversight.
Build and maintain backend services across the full stack, including RESTful APIs and microservices integrated within a service-oriented architecture.
Write comprehensive unit, integration, and performance tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure reliability and production-readiness of delivered code.
Conduct peer code reviews across the team's codebase, providing clear and constructive technical feedback that improves code quality.
Analyze existing applications to identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and performance bottlenecks, then implement targeted remediation and optimizations.
Evaluate and adopt emerging development tools, libraries, and methodologies to continuously raise delivery quality and engineering standards.
Engage with internal technology teams and stakeholders to assess technical requirements, recommend programming solutions, and support the implementation of enterprise systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
5 or more years of hands-on Java development, with deep expertise in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Web, and Spring Data.
Advanced knowledge of core Java concepts including threading, collections, exception handling, JDBC, object-oriented design and programming principles, and SOA design patterns.
Proven ability to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications running on Kubernetes and Docker platforms.
Solid experience designing and delivering microservices and service-oriented architectures using REST-based communication patterns.
Practical experience working within Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, applying Agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
Working knowledge of SQL, with familiarity with Oracle as a preferred dialect.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate clearly across technical teams and engage effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Experience designing and deploying cloud-ready applications on large-scale container platform clusters, including the build-out of automated deployment pipelines.
Familiarity with modern engineering practices such as Behavior Driven Development, Extreme Programming, and DevOps workflows.
Background in financial services application development, with an understanding of the compliance and risk considerations relevant to enterprise-grade systems.
Experience managing or contributing to end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, planning, and stakeholder coordination.
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
What We Offer
Joining Citi means working on backend systems that matter — at a scale and complexity that few organizations can offer. You will be part of a performance-driven technology team where your contributions directly influence the quality and resilience of financial platforms used by clients and institutions worldwide.
Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you structure and flexibility in equal measure.
Access to continuous learning and professional development resources to deepen your technical skills and grow your career in enterprise software engineering.
Meaningful technical ownership and autonomy, with the opportunity to shape architectural decisions and drive engineering quality across a complex, large-scale technology environment.
Exposure to global technology teams and cross-functional collaboration across Citi's international network.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including financial wellbeing support, health coverage, and family support programs.
A team environment that values technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and measurable impact.
Apply today to bring your Java engineering expertise to a global financial institution where the systems you build directly shape client outcomes at scale.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$107,120.00 - $160,680.00
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.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 15, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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