Apps Dev Tech Lead Analyst - C13 - JERSEY CITY

About Citi: Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Programmer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, expertise in big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, and hands-on experience with Oracle databases. A proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions is essential. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering best practices, experience with high-volume data processing, and proficiency in Spring Framework. Experience with Apache Camel is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications.

• Implement big data processing solutions using frameworks like Apache Spark or similar technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements.

• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration.

• Optimize and troubleshoot high-volume data processing pipelines to ensure reliability and performance.

• Work with Spring Framework to build robust and maintainable enterprise applications.

• Develop and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and schemas for Oracle databases.

• Integrate systems and applications using Apache Camel (preferred but not required).

• Document technical designs, processes, and solutions for team knowledge sharing.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Java programming with 7+ years of experience.

• Hands-on experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Flink, or similar.

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Proficiency in Spring Framework

• Experience with Oracle databases, including performance tuning.

• Experience with high-volume, low-latency systems and data processing.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills:

• Spring Structured Streaming

• Apache Spark

• Apache Flink

• Oracle DB

• Big Data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Apache Camel for integration and messaging.

• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

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Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 15, 2025

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