Java/Python Application Development Engineer, AVP

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $121,200 - $181,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Citi, a leading global bank with approximately 200 million customer accounts across more than 160 countries, provides a broad range of financial products and services. Citi's Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are responsible for technology solutions that ensure the bank's safety, manage global resources, provide technical tools for employees, design digital architecture, and deliver a first-class customer experience. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, valuing respect, merit-based promotion, and personal development. The ideal candidate is an innovator and problem solver who contributes to a culture of delivering results with pride. The Java/Python Application Development Engineer is an intermediate level position focused on participating in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The primary objective is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities. This role is for a backend developer dedicated to creating and maintaining high-performance, scalable software solutions, involving modern, cloud-native architectures and distributed systems to build the backbone of applications. The candidate will leverage expertise in server-side programming and data management to contribute to robust and resilient systems within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architectural principles.
• Proven experience in backend development with a passion for building robust solutions.
• Strong programming proficiency in Java and/or Python.
• Good understanding of Database Management Systems (DBMS), both relational and NoSQL.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a significant plus.
• Experience with real-time data streaming technologies is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions.
• Architect and implement applications based on distributed systems and cloud-native principles.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, primarily in Java and/or Python.
• Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and orchestration.
• Integrate and manage various Database Management Systems (DBMS) to ensure data persistence and reliability.
• Optionally, develop and manage real-time data processing and streaming pipelines.
• 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.

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
• discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees