Java Backend Software Developer

Role Overview

Citi is seeking a Java Backend Software Developer - Officer (Officer level) to contribute to applications systems analysis, programming activities, and the establishment/implementation of new or revised application systems within an Agile Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, define acceptance criteria, estimate effort, and commit to delivery timelines in an agile setting.
• Utilize applications development procedures to identify system enhancements using script tools and code analysis/interpretation.
• Consult with users and technology groups; recommend programming solutions; install and support customer exposure systems.
• Apply fundamental knowledge of Java, Angular/React, Oracle/PostgreSQL for design specifications.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities/security issues, conduct testing/debugging (TDD), and troubleshoot production incidents to root level resolution.
• Serve as a coach/advisor to junior analysts; act as an SME for senior stakeholders.
• Operate with limited supervision, exercising independence in judgement while assessing risk regarding the firm's reputation and compliance laws/rules/policies.
• Bring agility via DevOps practices: automated builds, unit/functional tests, static/dynamic scans, regression testing.
• Leverage Gen-AI tools (Devin, Co-pilot, Gemini) to automate repetitive SDLC tasks and innovate solutions for operational risk reduction.
• Design optimized software solutions ensuring performance/stability, reducing technical debt, and delivering defect-free code.