Lead Backend Java Developer

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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

• 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
• Excellent Core Java, Spring Framework and functional programming hands-on experience
• Proficient in functional programming concepts with Streams API, Lambda Expressions and Optional
• Strong Experience with relational databases such as Oracle
• In-depth knowledge about modern application architecture, practical experience with Microservices Framework like Spring Boot, Event Driven Services, Cloud Native Applications Development
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, and/or Test Driven Development environment
• Understanding of microservices architecture, including service discovery, API gateways, and inter-service communication
• Ability to develop secure and scalable application following secure coding best practice
• Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and distributed messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirement
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal skills

Master’s degree preferred