Senior Software Engineer - Java and AI

Are you ready to build the future of financial technology? We are seeking a passionate, high-performing Senior Software Engineer (Java / AI) to join our dynamic Front Office Technology team. This is not just another development role. In this position, you will partner directly with front-office business teams to design and deliver cutting-edge applications. By leveraging your expertise in enterprise Java development, real-time data streaming, and Artificial Intelligence, you will solve complex, high-impact financial challenges. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are driven to build scalable, resilient, and intelligent systems, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Design, develop, and deploy robust, enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring, and Kafka.Build intuitive and responsive user interfaces with modern frameworks like Angular and React.js.Leverage AI and Machine Learning to create innovative features and drive intelligent automation.Work with diverse data persistence technologies, including MongoDB and Oracle, to manage complex data landscapes.Champion best practices in software development, including writing clean, testable code with JUnit and participating in rigorous code reviews.Collaborate within an Agile framework using tools like Jira to manage workflows and ensure timely delivery.Contribute to our DevOps culture by working with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance to senior stakeholders. What You'll Bring Required Experience: 5-8 years of professional experience in software development.Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot and its ecosystem.Hands-on experience with data streaming technologies, specifically Kafka.Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and relational databases like Oracle.Familiarity with frontend development using Angular.A foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and their application.Proven ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively. Preferred Experience: Expertise with the Java 17+,Spring and Spring Boot Framework, Reactive Programming.Experience with Python for scripting.Knowledge of containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes.Experience building with Angular and React.js.Proficiency with testing frameworks like JUnit.Familiarity with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira. Why Join Our Team? Exceptional Learning Opportunities: Continuously grow your skills with access to challenging projects and the latest technologies.Impactful Work: See your contributions directly influence our business and customers on a global scale.High-Performing Team Culture: Collaborate with a supportive, and talented team that values innovation and quality.Commitment to Work-Life Balance: We believe in sustainable performance and provide the flexibility you need to thrive both in and out of the office. Education Bachelor’s or Master's degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $94,300.00 - $141,500.00 ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi. Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details. ------------------------------------------------------ This job opening is for an existing job vacancy. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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