Hybrid Java Developer Lead Analyst – Vice President

at Citi

• Job title: Java Developer Lead Analyst – Vice President
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $142,320 - $213,480 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Apache, Docker, Hibernate, Java, JUnit, Kafka, Kubernetes, Linux, Microservices, Mockito, Spring, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Software Engineer developing and enhancing Citi's Margin Calculations and Reporting Platform for finance. Collaborating within a global team on critical financial solutions and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable application systems and programs for the Margin Calculation Services and reporting, aligning with strategic technology initiatives
• Partner closely with project managers, business stakeholders, and senior managers to translate complex business requirements into well-architected technical solutions
• Consult with users and other technology groups, providing advanced programming insights and support
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with diverse management teams to ensure seamless integration of functions, aligning efforts to achieve strategic organizational goals
• Proactively identify, define, and implement necessary system enhancements to facilitate the successful deployment of new products and process improvements
• Lead the resolution of high-impact problems and critical projects through in-depth evaluation of intricate business processes, complex system architectures, and relevant industry standards
• Employ advanced analytical and interpretive thinking to define issues, uncover root causes, and develop innovative, sustainable solutions
• Serve as a subject matter expert in application programming, ensuring that all application designs rigorously adhere to the overall architectural blueprint and strategic technology roadmap
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach for mid-level developers and analysts, providing guidance, fostering skill development, and judiciously allocating work to maximize team potential and project success
• Ensure adherence to best practices and essential procedures
• Operate with a high degree of independence and judgment, taking ownership of critical initiatives and driving them to successful completion
• Proactively assess and manage technical risks, demonstrating a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, ethical judgment, and transparent reporting of control issues

Requirements

• 6-10 years of progressive experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Strong proficiency in Java application technologies, including deep experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development), Spring framework, and Microservices architecture
• Excellent knowledge of algorithms and data structures, design patterns
• Strong Java experience: Java core, collections, concurrency, streams
• Frameworks and APIs: Spring (Core, Batch, Integration, MVC, Boot, Data), Hibernate, Jackson, JAX RS, JPA, JAXB
• Experience with distributed caches like Apache Gemfire will be a plus
• JMS, Kafka
• JUnit, Mocking frameworks (Mockito, Power Mock)
• Experience in performance enhancements using parallel processing, multithreading
• Understanding locking/synchronization
• Understanding Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in RESTful API development and integration, deployment framework and source control experience such as Git
• Solid understanding and experience with SQL
• Proficiency in Linux environments
• Experience with job scheduling
• Working knowledge of project management techniques and methods, with a focus on agile methodologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt quickly to evolving requirements and priorities
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with global teams to deliver integrated solutions

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