The Java Developer is an early-career position responsible for supporting the development and implementation of 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 under guidance from senior team members.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members to support the integration of functions to meet project goals and assist in identifying system enhancements for new products and process improvements
- Support resolution of technical problems and projects through evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Apply knowledge of applications programming and ensure code adheres to established architecture standards and best practices
- Follow established standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation under supervision
- Develop understanding of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Contribute to analysis and problem-solving activities to support innovative solutions
- Work collaboratively with team members and seek guidance from senior developers and analysts
- 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
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience with Java development and enterprise Java technologies
- Working knowledge of Java 8/11/17 including functional programming, streams, lambdas, and modern Java features
- Proficiency in Java EE frameworks and specifications
- Experience with Spring Framework ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security)
- Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design and implementation
- Working knowledge of ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA) and database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, or NoSQL)
- Exposure to messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS) and event-driven architectures
- Understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
- Experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle) and dependency management
- Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, TestNG) and test-driven development (TDD)
- Familiarity with application servers (Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss)
- Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity
- Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming paradigms
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Awareness of code quality tools (SonarQube, Checkmarx)
- Understanding of performance optimization and scalability principles
Education
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group
Technology
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Job Family
Applications Development
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Time Type
Full time
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Primary Location
Irving Texas United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$84,580.00 - $118,020.00
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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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date
Apr 21, 2026
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