Core Java Application Developer – Assistant Vice President

About the role

Citi is looking for a highly motivated Core Java Application Developer to join the team at the Assistant Vice President level. You will design, build, and maintain enterprise‑grade Java solutions in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex Java/J2EE applications using Spring Boot and RESTful web services.
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices following architectural best practices.
• Apply Core Java expertise, including multi‑threading and the Collections framework.
• Work with Oracle databases, write and optimise SQL queries.
• Ensure code quality through clean‑coding principles, Sonar analysis, and comprehensive testing.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and manage source code with Git or Bitbucket.
• Analyse and resolve complex technical problems efficiently.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience delivering complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST (XML/JSON) and microservices architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with Core Java, multi‑threading, Collections, and the Spring Framework.
• Proficiency with Oracle databases and SQL query development.
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source‑code management tools (Git/Bitbucket).
• Good analytical, problem‑solving, written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Java / J2EE
• Spring Boot
• RESTful APIs (XML, JSON)
• Microservices architecture
• Core Java (multi‑threading, Collections)
• Spring Framework
• Oracle & SQL
• Git / Bitbucket
• SonarQube
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes / OpenShift
• Kafka
• Cloud‑native development principles