Senior Java Developer

Join Citi’s Credit Risk Technology team in Rutherford, NJ as a Senior Java Developer focused on building large-scale, high-performance applications with modern delivery, cloud, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs.
• Contribute to application systems analysis and programming activities within Credit Risk Technology.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev engineers.
• Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Lead complex projects from inception to completion.
• Lead development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
• Implement advanced CI/CD techniques including blue/green deployments, canary releases, and feature flags.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for speed and reliability.
• Lead implementation and management of containerized applications using Docker.
• Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex containerization and orchestration issues.
• Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts for proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Analyze monitoring data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Utilize cloud-native services to build scalable and resilient applications.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.
• Implement security best practices throughout CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and enforce security policies and standards.
• Lead security incident response efforts.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products.
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for processes and systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Java.
• Experience with systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience with managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.
• Experience with development using Java, Spring, and REST API.
• Expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and Big Data.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools such as Co-pilot, DEVIN, etc.
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python (bonus).
• Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk).
• Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (examples): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator.
• Highly motivated and self-directed; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Technologies

• Java, Spring, REST API
• SQL, NoSQL, Big Data
• Co-pilot, DEVIN, AI
• Python
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps
• blue/green deployments, canary releases, feature flags
• Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Planned time off (vacation)
• Unplanned time off (sick leave)
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards (for eligible employees)

Compensation

• USD 121,200 - 181,800 per year

Location

• Rutherford, NJ (onsite)

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