Java Developer - Assistant Vice President

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with an open, inquisitive mind and a readiness to learn.
• We need a competent Java developer who drives with tests and writes clean, testable code.
• We require strong core Java knowledge and experience building applications using Spring Boot.
• We expect experience working with build tools such as Gradle.
• We need comfort working with Linux and familiarity with standard developer tooling such as Git, Bitbucket/GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.
• We require knowledge of build pipelines, CI/CD, and the path to production.
• Desirable: working knowledge of application containerisation and deploying applications on cloud platforms such as OpenShift, AWS, or GCP using Docker or Podman.
• Desirable: experience with relational databases such as Oracle.

Responsibilities:

• We develop tooling for our global developer community using Java and Spring Boot microservices on Linux and OpenShift.
• We build APIs to integrate with other systems across the bank using industry best practices.
• We work across the full software development lifecycle, from design and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• We act as trusted consultants and partners to developers worldwide, providing expert guidance and supporting onboarding.
• We serve as subject matter experts for senior stakeholders and team members.
• We role model engineering excellence and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Technologies:

• AWS
• BitBucket
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Confluence
• Docker
• GCP
• Git
• GitHub
• Gradle
• Support
• JIRA
• Java
• Linux
• OpenShift
• Oracle
• Podman
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices
• AI
• Network

More:

We are Citi, and our Technology Application Strategy team is focused on revolutionising the developer experience across our global business. Our globally distributed team spans London, Belfast, and the US, and we design, build, and deploy productivity and tooling solutions that help thousands of developers work better, faster, and with greater satisfaction. This is a full-time role based in London, England, United Kingdom, with a business-casual environment, hybrid working model of up to 2 days from home per week, and a strong focus on mentorship, continuous learning, flexibility, and employee wellbeing. We also offer a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical care and life insurance, an employee assistance program, pension plan, paid parental leave, staff discounts, and access to learning and development resources.

last updated 34 week of 2026