Junior Java Developer- Tampa/Irving

About Citi:

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.

The Junior Developer is responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Java Developer to join our team. In this role, you will work on exciting projects using the latest features of Java 21, alongside technologies like Redis, Apache Kafka, and Oracle DB. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to work in a collaborative environment, learning from experienced developers and gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

    •         Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain Java applications using Java 21 features.

    •         Implement and manage data caching with Redis for optimized application performance.

    •         Work with Kafka to implement messaging and real-time data streaming functionalities.

    •         Assist in designing and managing Oracle DB schemas and performing database-related tasks.

    •         Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code to ensure efficient and scalable application performance.

    •         Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation and development best practices.

    •         Support the team in maintaining a high standard of code quality and application security.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience
•     •         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•     •         Knowledge of core Java concepts, with some exposure to Java 21 features (e.g., pattern matching, virtual threads).
•     •         Familiarity with Redis for caching or experience with other key-value store technologies.
•     •         Basic understanding of Apache Kafka and its role in message streaming.
•     •         Understanding of SQL and experience with Oracle DB or similar RDBMS.
•     •         Knowledge of software development best practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and Agile methodologies.

Nice to Have

    •         Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

    •         Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins

    •         Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Personal Attributes

    •         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    •         Ability to work both independently