Senior Lead Java Developer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer/Lead who could drive technology transformation in the team. This role involves taking ownership of key projects and components throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). A primary focus will be on design, development & maintenance of components under Price Master Central systems which would require expertise in Java, Spring, SQL, API development, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Cloud technologies. You will guide & mentor team of engineers, providing technical expertise and direction, and ensure adherence to best practices. A strong understanding of system and enterprise architecture is essential. You will collaborate with global and diverse teams, including Business Analysts, Project Management, Production Support, and Infrastructure.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver assigned development projects within agreed schedule, quality and scope expectations
Participate in all stages of the SDLC within an agile Scrum environment
Form partnership with technology vendors and gain deep understanding of products
Enhance/Re-architect existing components to satisfy new requirements in terms of performance and scalability
Provide level 3 (escalation) support for the application

Requirements:

6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Strong command on Java (Core, JDBC, MT, Collections, I/O), Spring Boot, REST, GraphQL web services
Sound understanding of SQL/PL-SQL on Oracle DB
Extensive working knowledge on container platform based on Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis
Experience with Unix commands, shell scripting
Strong understanding of Design patterns and Architectural principles
Familiarity with standard data structures and algorithms
Experience using the following tools – JIRA, Harness/uDeploy, Sonarqube, TeamCity, Artifactory, Git (GHE & Bitbucket)
Logical thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
innovative and solutions oriented
Effective time management skills to manage multiple priorities with flexibility on time zones and timelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

Master’s degree or PHD in relevant field is desirable
Experience working with the Scrum methodology
Experience designing and implementing microservices
Financial services technology experience preferably in reference data domain
Physical and logical data modeling

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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