Senior Java Engineer

• Collaborate with a global team to analyze requirements, contribute to technical solutions, and develop scalable middleware services that meet client needs and strategic objectives
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned tasks and components within a larger solution
• Ensure your work meets project milestones and quality standards
• Analyze existing application systems to identify areas of complexity, performance bottlenecks, and potential risks
• Contribute to strategies for modernization and improvement
• Communicate effectively with project teams to clarify requirements, discuss technical ideas, and provide regular updates on development progress
• Contribute to the team's continual improvement by suggesting enhancements to software architecture, development processes, and the adoption of new technologies
• Strictly adhere to Citi’s engineering standards and best practices
• Ensure all essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Consistently perform and participate in code and design reviews
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made

• 5+ years of relevant experience in an Application Development or Systems Analysis role
• Expert-level, hands-on knowledge of Java/J2EE, the Spring Framework Stack, and Spring Boot
• Deep understanding of microservice principles, patterns, and best practices
• Hands-on experience developing Spring Boot-based microservices
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with MongoDB
• Proficiency with SCM tools such as Git and project management tools like JIRA
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum methodology
• Strong foundation in systems analysis, design, and architecture
• Ability to contribute to both high-level and low-level system design (e.g., sequence diagrams, class diagrams)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

A strong understanding of Apache Kafka is highly desirable