Lead Java Backend Engineer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Tampa

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

113840.00 - 170760.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This is a senior-level position at Citi responsible for establishing and implementing application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Java web applications within a microservices architecture, with a focus on cloud-based environments and collaborative work in a global setting.

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 in building Java-based (Java 8+) web applications
strong proficiency in core Java including OOP principles, collections, multi-threading & concurrency, streams, lambda
solid understanding of 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 with 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 tests using JUnit and Mockito
demonstrable experience in writing clean, reusable, testable code
demonstrable understanding and experience of engineering best practices: design patterns, coding standards, code review, unit testing
experience with relational databases like Oracle
bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
master's degree preferred.

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages including planned vacation, sick leave, and holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 15, 2025

Expiration:
September 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Lead Java Backend Engineer

Citi

Location:United States, Tampa

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract