Senior Java Developer with Kotlin
Citi · Warsaw, Poland · 1mo ago
The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Prime Brokerage Technology provides solutions that underpin the operations of our clients and traders that provide the foundation of our Prime Finance business. This is an area of great opportunity and is a major growth target for Citi – with technology providing the key to unlock this potential.
Responsibilities:
Own and develop core components for the Prime Brokerage platform using Java/Kotlin.
Provide technical leadership to an agile team, mentoring developers and establishing best practices for coding, testing, and CI/CD.
Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement in SDLC and DevOps, using metrics like DORA to boost efficiency.
Lead system architecture, design, planning, and estimation discussions with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of all project and technical documentation.
Proactively identify, mitigate, and solve complex risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Manage production support, analyze issue patterns, and lead efforts to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Technical Experience
Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.
Experience in any number of additional technologies (listed below) is advantageous:
Kotlin
Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Solace, TIBCO)
Database / Data Store / Data Query Technologies (SQL Server, Trino, Mongo, S3)
Observability Technologies (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack / ELK, Grafana)
Recommended Qualifications:
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
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred
What we can offer you:
By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:
Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
Sport Card for employees subsidized via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
Additional day off for volunteering
Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
Special offers and discounts for employees
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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.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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