Java Backend Developer, Assistant Vice President

Join our cutting-edge technology team and play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our proprietary Prime Sequel Platform, a critical component of our Prime Finance P&L allocation engine. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your technical expertise to complex, computing-intensive financial solutions within a collaborative and globally connected environment.

About the role

This role is at the heart of our Prime Finance division, where you will contribute to the evolution of a sophisticated P&L allocation engine. This engine leverages a complex model and intricate business logic to optimize profit and loss allocation, directly impacting our financial operations. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in delivering end-to-end software solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and robustness for our critical financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Innovate & Develop: Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable application systems and programs for the Prime Sequel Platform, aligning with strategic technology initiatives.
• Problem Solve: Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, analyze complex technical and business challenges, and propose innovative solutions that enhance system functionality and business processes.
• Project work: Monitor and guide all phases of the software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through construction, testing, and implementation, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Provide user and operational support on applications to business users.
• Strategic Impact: Utilize your deep expertise in application development to make evaluative judgments, recommend security measures, and contribute to post-implementation analysis, ensuring optimal system design and functionality.
• Collaboration & Consultation: Partner closely with project managers, business stakeholders, and senior managers to translate complex business requirements into well-architected technical solutions. Consult with users and other technology groups, providing advanced programming insights and support.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure adherence to best practices and essential procedures.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Serve as a technical mentor and coach to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Operate with a high degree of independence and judgment, taking ownership of critical initiatives and driving them to successful completion.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess and manage technical risks, demonstrating a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, ethical judgment, and transparent reporting of control issues.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of progressive experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications, with a proven track record of implementing successful projects.
• Strong proficiency in Java application technologies, including deep experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development), Spring framework, and Microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding and experience with SQL.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Experience with job scheduling.
• Working knowledge of project management techniques and methods, with a focus on agile methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt quickly to evolving requirements and priorities.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with global teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Angular / TypeScript (latest versions) and a strong understanding of HTML5 and CSS.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Primary location: New York, New York, United States.

Pay

Full-time salary range: $121,200.00 - $181,800.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays