Senior Java Engineer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Jersey City

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

142320.00 - 213480.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Citi Velocity Market Data team is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead projects within the Citi Velocity Technology Group. Responsibilities include designing scalable UI and backend solutions, mentoring developers, and driving the SDLC within an agile environment. Expertise in Java, microservices, DevOps, and containerization is required. Collaborative work with cross-functional teams and level 3 support for production issues are a part of this role.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, high-performance, and scalable enterprise-level applications and microservices using Java
Provide expert technical leadership and architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring solutions align with strategic goals, architectural principles, and Citi standards
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning
Drive architectural discussions and decisions, contributing significantly to the technology roadmap and strategic direction of the platform
Oversee the entire SDLC for critical projects, from ideation and detailed design to robust implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support within an agile Scrum environment
Champion best practices in code quality, security, performance optimization, and maintainability across the development lifecycle
Conduct thorough code reviews, offering constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to established coding standards and design patterns
Act as a subject matter expert for Java backend technologies, distributed systems, and modern frontend frameworks, particularly React JS
Lead efforts in re-architecting existing components to satisfy new performance, scalability, and resilience requirements
Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, Enterprise Architects, Production Support, and Infrastructure teams to deliver integrated and reliable solutions
Provide level 3 (escalation) support for complex production issues, demonstrating strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, safeguarding Citigroup's reputation, clients, and assets.

Requirements:

10+ years of progressive experience in application development, with a strong emphasis on Java backend engineering
Deep expertise in Java SE/EE (8+) and advanced frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related ecosystem components
Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable microservices architectures within an enterprise environment
Mastery of modern DevOps practices and tools, including advanced CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins, Harness, Tekton), artifact management (Artifactory), code quality (SonarQube), and scripting (Groovy, Maven)
Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Advanced proficiency in relational databases (Oracle DB, SQL, PL/SQL) and advanced database design principles
Proficient in handling complex data formats (XML/XSD/XSLT, JSON) and API design principles (RESTful APIs)
Strong understanding of security best practices, vulnerability assessment, and remediation in enterprise application development
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, capable of tackling highly complex technical and architectural challenges
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of effective leadership, collaboration, and mentorship across global teams
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects under pressure, adapting to changing business needs and timelines.

Nice to have:

Expertise in distributed messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, JMS)
Extensive experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Experience with event-driven architectures and stream processing
Leadership experience in large-scale financial services technology projects
Advanced knowledge of system infrastructure, network, and security concepts
Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.

What we offer:

Medical, dental, & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages including planned/unplanned time off and holidays.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 19, 2025

Expiration:
October 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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