Collections Senior Java Developer, VP

Citi • Irving, TX

14d • $125,760 - $188,640 • Onsite

About The Position

The Collections Senior Java Developer is a senior-level technology role responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of complex applications supporting collections and financial systems. This position combines deep Java-based application development expertise with hands-on leadership in Generative AI (GenAI) solution delivery. The role requires close collaboration with technology and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions while mentoring team members and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in application development or systems analysis, with extensive experience developing Java-based enterprise applications.
• 2+ years of real-world experience designing and deploying production-ready Generative AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of GenAI models and architectures, with practical experience applying them to real-world business problems.
• Advanced programming skills, including strong proficiency in Java and Python for data processing, API development, and GenAI integration.
• Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale technology projects.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of applications development.
• Solid understanding of AI compliance, guardrails, and responsible AI practices.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Java, Python
• Microservices, RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures
• Spring / Spring Boot
• Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, prompt engineering, chatbot frameworks
• SQL/NoSQL databases, real-time and streaming processing
• CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud-native deployment patterns
• Automated testing, observability, secure coding practices, compliance and governance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with collections systems, financial data, and enterprise financial services applications.
• Contributions to open-source projects related to Generative AI or machine learning.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools for application development and deployment.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application development, including systems analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment, in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Partner with multiple management and technology teams to ensure effective system integration and to identify and deliver enhancements supporting new products and process improvements.
• Resolve high-impact, complex technical and business problems through in-depth analysis of business processes, system flows, and industry standards.
• Design and maintain high-quality, scalable, and resilient Java-based applications supporting collections and financial platforms.
• Establish and enforce development standards for coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and operational support.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to mid-level developers and analysts through mentoring, task allocation, and code reviews.
• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end Generative AI solutions for collections use cases, with hands-on experience delivering production-ready implementations.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers to implement GenAI technologies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, vector databases, prompt engineering, and chatbot solutions.
• Contribute directly to the codebase and participate in architectural and technical decision-making for GenAI-enabled applications.
• Integrate GenAI solutions seamlessly into existing Java-based systems and enterprise workflows.
• Support deployment, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of AI-enabled solutions in production environments.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of real-time and streaming AI solutions.
• Stay current with advancements in generative AI and proactively share best practices, patterns, and knowledge with the team.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective, maintainable technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to ethical AI principles, data privacy standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess and manage risk in technical and business decisions, safeguarding the firm, its clients, and its assets.
• Comply with applicable laws, policies, and control standards, escalating and managing issues with transparency and accountability.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior