Citi Transaction Services, within Global Funds Services, is undergoing a multi-year transformation to modernize its trade processing, middle-office, and fund services applications. This strategic initiative aims to create a robust, scalable, and configurable system for processing financial instruments, utilizing a cutting-edge, cloud-ready technology stack adaptable for future expansion. We are responding to the evolving Securities Services landscape by prioritizing platform efficiency, a consistent global operating model, enhanced capabilities, a robust data strategy, and value-added services.

Our transformation is guided by core principles: service-oriented architecture with API capabilities for seamless integration; reliability and simplicity for user-friendliness; low latency and high performance for responsiveness; multi-instruction processing for complex workflows; alignment with data strategy for informed decision-making; automation to eliminate manual touchpoints; and a modernized technology stack leveraging innovations like reactive microservices, streaming data processing, and distributed caching. We employ diverse database technologies (RDBMS and NoSQL) for optimal flexibility and efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a state-of-the-art platform and demonstrate leadership. As a Senior Programmer Analyst, you will drive business and operational efficiencies by designing and implementing technology architectures and solutions within our strategic operating platforms. This involves taking ownership of critical deliverables, proactively collaborating with stakeholders across technology and business teams, and effectively communicating technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our platform and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in server-side Java development (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring JPA, JDBC, Hibernate), functional programming, testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito), RESTful/GraphQL APIs, messaging (Kafka, TIBCO EMS, IBM MQ), SFTP, microservices architecture (Kubernetes/Docker), CI/CD tools, and SQL/NoSQL databases. Front-end experience (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex business requirements and functional specifications into robust and intuitive user interfaces and software solutions. Partner with Product teams to understand business needs and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable solution designs. Evaluate project deliverables to ensure they meet specifications and architectural standards.
• Work as part of development teams to design and build complex solutions, ensuring alignment with the architecture blueprint, standards, target state architecture, and strategies.
• Coordinate, execute, and participate in component integration (CIT), system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT) to identify and resolve application errors and ensure quality software deployment.
• Possess a solid grasp of software design patterns and approaches. Understand application-level software architecture and make technical trade-off decisions.
• Solve complex architecture/design and business problems, developing extensible solutions. Work to simplify, optimize, and remove bottlenecks.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers, offering feedback and direction on specific engineering tasks.
• Maintain application hygiene and address any Risk & Control items.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Operational users/Product managers to deliver projects.
• Work independently on project deliverables, articulate issues/challenges, and proactively communicate risks.
• Handle code releases in various environments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Java Expertise: 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development (Java 8+ preferred), including deep understanding of core Java concepts, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA, Spring Cloud, JDBC, Hibernate, REST, and Maven is essential. Demonstrated proficiency in Java 8+ features (lambda expressions, streams, functional interfaces) and functional programming paradigms is required. Python programming experience is a plus.
• Data Transformation & Integration: Proven experience transforming data between various formats such as XML, FXML, SWIFT, JSON, and CSV, utilizing relevant libraries and tools.
• Microservices Architecture: Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of microservice design patterns, principles, and best practices.
• Messaging & Integration: Experience implementing Kafka consumers, producers, and streaming applications. Familiarity with other messaging technologies like TIBCO EMS and IBM MQ is highly desirable. Experience with secure file transfer protocols (SFTP) is required.
• Database Technologies: Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases. Hands-on experience with MongoDB is preferred, and experience with other NoSQL databases is a plus. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) is required.
• Stream Processing: Experience with Kafka Streams and Apache Flink is a significant advantage.
• Agile & Testing: Experience working in an Agile environment using TDD/BDD best practices. Proficiency with JUnit and Mockito for unit and integration testing is essential.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Good knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices. Experience with tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, and SonarQube is highly desirable.
• API Development: Experience implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including API design, development, and security best practices. Experience with WebSocket implementations is preferred.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git/Bitbucket for version control is required.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to take ownership, collaborate effectively, and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Highly Proficient

• Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring JPA
• Java, OOPS
• Kafka streaming
• Experience in MQ
• JUNIT and Mockito

Nice to have skills:

• Experience in front end technologies such as React, HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Basic understanding of Databases (Preferably Oracle) is good to have. Knowledge of MongoDB is a plus.
• WebSocket
• Reactive Programming - RxJs

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

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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.

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 06, 2025

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