Java Full Stack Developer

Overview Java Full Stack Developer role at Citi. The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Java-based applications, with a strong background in leading technical teams. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and mentor junior developers in best practices and design patterns.

Responsibilities Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements

Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards

Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications and microservices

Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions

Translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions

Enforce code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and automated build tools

Optimize application performance and scalability

Manage technical risks and provide mitigation strategies

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements

Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary

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

Qualifications 8–10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications

Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications

Strong proficiency in Java

Experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs

Expertise in SQL and experience with relational databases like Oracle

Proficient in build tools like Maven or Gradle

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps

Exposure to message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ

Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

Clear and concise written and verbal communication

Preferred Skills Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) is a plus

Experience with React.js / Angular or other frontend frameworks is a plus

Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools

Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)

Education Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job Details 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

Citi offers competitive employee benefits and may include incentive and retention awards. Benefits vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. See citibenefits.com for details.

EEO and Accessibility Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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