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Overview Of The Role
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services. Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure applications. This role requires a strong understanding of core and advanced Java principles, enterprise application development, and a proven track record of delivering robust solutions in a complex financial services environment. The Senior Java Developer will play a crucial role in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment. They will also be expected to mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions, while taking end-to-end ownership of project deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementations.
- Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level applications using Java and related technologies.
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of the technical roadmap.
- Mentor, coach, and groom junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing development environment.
- Take end-to-end responsibility for the successful delivery of projects and features, from conception to deployment and post-launch support.
- Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of applications.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and applicability to our systems.
- Work effectively in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Required Skills:
- Core & Advanced Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (including new features like Lambdas, Streams). Deep understanding of advanced Java concepts, including concurrency, multi-threading, and garbage collection.
- Frameworks: Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) and Hibernate/JPA. Working knowledge of Struts framework.
- Microservices: Solid understanding and working experience with microservices architecture, including design patterns, API gateway, service discovery, and containerization. Strong awareness of microservices concepts and design principles.
- Databases: Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). Hands-on experience with both Mongo and SQL.
- Web Services & Messaging: Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging systems like Kafka, MQ, JMS, etc.
- Testing: Strong experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing.
- Deployment & CI/CD: Expertise in deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines, including tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and automated deployment processes.
- Container Orchestration: Knowledge and practical experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Version Control: Expert-level knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
- Development Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as MongoDB Compass, SQL Developer/Clients, STS (Spring Tool Suite), Eclipse, IBM (e.g., IBM Rational Application Developer), and SOAP UI.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including OpenShift (Red Hat).
- Operating Systems: Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
- Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience in Java application development.
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and taking full ownership of project deliveries.
- Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Applications Development
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $125,760.00 - $188,640.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Apr 20, 2026
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.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Overview Of The Role
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services. Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure applications. This role requires a strong understanding of core and advanced Java principles, enterprise application development, and a proven track record of delivering robust solutions in a complex financial services environment. The Senior Java Developer will play a crucial role in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment. They will also be expected to mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions, while taking end-to-end ownership of project deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementations.
- Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level applications using Java and related technologies.
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of the technical roadmap.
- Mentor, coach, and groom junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing development environment.
- Take end-to-end responsibility for the successful delivery of projects and features, from conception to deployment and post-launch support.
- Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of applications.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and applicability to our systems.
- Work effectively in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Required Skills:
- Core & Advanced Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (including new features like Lambdas, Streams). Deep understanding of advanced Java concepts, including concurrency, multi-threading, and garbage collection.
- Frameworks: Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) and Hibernate/JPA. Working knowledge of Struts framework.
- Microservices: Solid understanding and working experience with microservices architecture, including design patterns, API gateway, service discovery, and containerization. Strong awareness of microservices concepts and design principles.
- Databases: Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). Hands-on experience with both Mongo and SQL.
- Web Services & Messaging: Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging systems like Kafka, MQ, JMS, etc.
- Testing: Strong experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing.
- Deployment & CI/CD: Expertise in deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines, including tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and automated deployment processes.
- Container Orchestration: Knowledge and practical experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Version Control: Expert-level knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
- Development Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as MongoDB Compass, SQL Developer/Clients, STS (Spring Tool Suite), Eclipse, IBM (e.g., IBM Rational Application Developer), and SOAP UI.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including OpenShift (Red Hat).
- Operating Systems: Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
- Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience in Java application development.
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and taking full ownership of project deliveries.
- Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Applications Development
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $125,760.00 - $188,640.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Apr 20, 2026
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.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Who's Hiring
- Citi48
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- Artech22
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- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)18
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- Technology & Software303
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in java developer jobs.
- 3 or more years of professional Java development experience in production environments
- Proficiency with Spring Boot and RESTful API design and implementation
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle using JPA or Hibernate
- Familiarity with containerization tools including Docker and Kubernetes for deployment
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
Tips for Your Java Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to Java stack depth
Hiring managers scan for Java version experience and framework specifics. List the exact Java versions you've shipped to production, whether Spring, Quarkus, or Jakarta EE, and the build tools you own, such as Maven or Gradle, not just the language itself.
Highlight system design and API ownership
Most java developer roles at mid-level and above require REST or gRPC API design experience. Call out services you designed from scratch versus ones you maintained, and include rough scale metrics like request volume or service count where you can.
Filter openings by runtime environment
Java developer roles split sharply between JVM-tuning-heavy backend work and cloud-native container deployments. Before applying, check whether a listing emphasizes JVM performance, Kubernetes orchestration, or both, so your cover note addresses the right pain points.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists java developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a data-structures deep dive for interviews
Java developer technical screens commonly include live coding in collections, concurrency, and garbage collection behavior. Practice explaining HashMap internals, thread-safety tradeoffs, and when to use parallelStream, since interviewers use these to gauge depth beyond syntax knowledge.
Negotiate on total compensation components
When an offer arrives, ask specifically about RSU vesting schedules, signing bonuses tied to start dates, and remote work stipends before you accept. Java developer offers often have flexible non-base components that are easier to negotiate than base salary itself.
Java Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most java developers?
The companies hiring the most java developers right now include Citi, Infosys, and Artech, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in financial services, healthcare IT, and large-scale enterprise software firms.
How many java developer jobs are remote?
About 17% of java developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering disciplines. Backend microservices and cloud infrastructure roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to on-premises legacy system migration more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a java developer?
Start by building fluency in core Java fundamentals including object-oriented design, collections, and exception handling, then add a backend framework such as Spring Boot. Build at least one complete project you can walk through in an interview, deploy it to a cloud environment, connect it to a real database, and version-control everything on a public repository.
Can you get hired as a java developer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level java developer roles exist, but employers typically expect a portfolio that demonstrates you can write production-quality code, not just tutorials. Build a REST API with authentication, write unit tests with JUnit, and document the project clearly. Contract and staff-augmentation firms often hire junior java developers with strong fundamentals even before you have a full-time role on your resume.
What does the java developer interview process look like?
Most java developer interview processes start with a recruiter screen, move to a technical phone or video round covering language fundamentals and data structures, then progress to a take-home or live coding exercise focused on Spring Boot or algorithm problems. Final rounds typically include a system design discussion and a behavioral interview, with the entire process usually taking several weeks end to end.
Where can I find and apply to java developer jobs?
You can find and apply to java developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and stack, then apply directly to each one that fits. There's no intermediary step between finding a role and submitting your application.
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