Senior Java Developer

Citi•Mississauga, ON

22d•CA$94,300 - CA$141,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Java Developer 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.

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant experience
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
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
Expert-level skills in Java development.
Expert experience designing and developing robust, scalable, and resilient enterprise-level applications.
Strong experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience with event-driven architecture leveraging Apache Kafka.
Experience designing and developing databases on an RDBMS platform.
Proficiency in API development and application security best practices (e.g., OAuth, TLS, PKI).
Familiarity with DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
A passion for adopting industry best practices and new technologies with an exploratory mindset.
Innovative ideas and a can-do attitude.
Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage tight deadlines or unexpected priority changes.
Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seek out answers.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, take ownership, and drive strategy.
Impeccable integrity and judgment.
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with Distributed Caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Gemfire).
Experience with modern UI development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).

Responsibilities

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 junior 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.