Technology Application Strategy - Java Developer - Assistant Vice President in London

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Join the Technology Application Strategy team, where we empower Citi's global developer community to build better, faster, and with greater satisfaction. We are a dynamic and globally distributed team of passionate technologists across London, Belfast, and the US, dedicated to designing, building, and deploying cutting‑edge productivity and tooling solutions. Our mission is to revolutionise the developer experience at Citi, providing innovative tools and platforms that streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you thrive on solving complex problems and aspire to make a significant impact on how thousands of developers operate worldwide, you'll find your challenge here.

Role Overview / What will you do:

• You will play a key role in developing tooling for the Citi developer community using a range of technologies including Java and SpringBoot microservices on Linux on OpenShift.
• You’ll build APIs to integrate with other systems across the bank using industry best practices.
• You will engage across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from initial design and architecture to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, impactful solutions.
• Act as a trusted consultant and partner to developers worldwide within Citi.
• You will provide expert guidance, facilitating their onboarding and maximizing their utilization of the innovative tools and platforms you help create.
• You will serve as a subject matter expert for both senior stakeholders and team members.
• You will role model engineering excellence and play your part in actively fostering a culture of continuous learning and openly sharing your knowledge and experience.

Key Skills and Experience

• You will be a highly motivated self‑starter who is comfortable taking on new challenges with an open and inquisitive mind and a readiness to learn.
• You will be a competent Java developer who drives with tests and understands the importance of writing clean, testable code.
• You will have a strong understanding of core Java and have experience building apps using SpringBoot.
• You will have experience working with build tools such as Gradle.
• You will be comfortable working with Linux and be familiar with standard developer tooling, such as Git, BitBucket/GitHub, Jira, Confluence, etc.
• You will have knowledge of build pipelines, CI/CD and the pathway to production.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of app containerisation and deploying applications on cloud platforms (e.g. OpenShift, AWS, GCP) with Docker or Podman.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle.

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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.