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Lead Java Backend Engineer

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Citi

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Location:
United States, Tampa

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Category:
IT - Software Development

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

113840.00 - 170760.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Lead Java Backend Engineer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, develop, and maintain Java web applications using Spring Boot within a microservices architecture
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, development, testing, and deployment, with a focus on cloud-based environments like OpenShift, ensuring adherence to best practices in CI/CD pipelines with an SDLC framework
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a distributed, global environment to deliver projects aligned with strategic business objectives
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, rapidly adapting to changes in business requirements and technology landscapes

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of professional experience building Java-based (Java 8+) web applications
  • Strong proficiency in core Java including OOP principles, Collections, Multi-threading & Concurrency, Streams, Lambda
  • Solid understanding with containerization and microservices architecture(Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Excellent knowledge and Work experience in Spring Framework such as Spring Boot, Spring Data, etc.
  • Strong knowledge and work experience in ORM framework like JPA/Hibernate
  • Solid understanding of Messaging Middleware (Kafka, etc.)
  • Familiarity of distributed cache (Redis, etc.)
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Harness, etc. for automation and efficient management of the software development lifecycle
  • Understanding of the domain driven design (DDD) software design approach
  • Experience in writing unit testing using Junit and Mockito
  • Demonstrable experience in writing clean, reusable, testable code
  • Demonstrable understanding and experience of engineering best practices: design patterns, coding standard, code review, unit testing
  • Experience with relational database like Oracle

Nice to have:

Master’s degree preferred

What we offer:
  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 15, 2025

Expiration:
September 30, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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