Citi Group Backend Java Developer- Data Engineering Hybrid 

Canada, Ontario 

501047108

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines using Java and related technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Kafka).

• Build and optimize real-time and batch data processing applications to support low-latency requirements.

• Implement data integration solutions between various data sources and targets, including databases, APIs, and streaming platforms.

• Work with MPP platforms like Trino (Presto) and Snowflake to process and analyze large datasets.

• Contribute to the design and development of event-driven architectures.

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.

• Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), adhering to Agile methodologies.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the data engineering space.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing and deploying production-ready Java applications in a data engineering context.

• Strong experience with core Java (version 11 or higher), SQL, and database APIs.

• Proven experience working with distributed stream processing frameworks like Apache Flink, Spark Streaming, or Kafka Streams.

• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing.

• Solid understanding of OOP concepts, multithreading, and thread pools.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and deployment platforms like Openshift, ECS, or Kubernetes.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Contributions to open-source projects.

• Experience working in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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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