Application Development Engineer, AVP – Java/Python

Citi

. Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $121,200 - $181,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaKubernetesNoSQLPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions.
Architect and implement applications based on distributed systems and cloud-native principles.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, primarily in Java and/or Python.
Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and orchestration.
Integrate and manage various Database Management Systems (DBMS) to ensure data persistence and reliability.
Optionally, develop and manage real-time data processing and streaming pipelines.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architectural principles.
Proven experience in backend development with a passion for building robust solutions.
Strong programming proficiency in Java and/or Python.
Good understanding of Database Management Systems (DBMS), both relational and NoSQL.
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a significant plus.
Experience with real-time data streaming technologies is considered a plus.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonbackend developmentdistributed systemscloud-native architectureDatabase Management SystemsNoSQLreal-time data processingstreaming pipelinesapplication deployment

Soft Skills

problem-solvingindependence of judgementcoachingconsultingrisk assessmentcommunicationproject managementtime managementadaptabilityuser support