Backend Engineering Lead(Java, Microservices & DevOps) - Assistant Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Irving (TX); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in Irving, TX seeks an Backend Engineering Lead (AVP) to drive design and delivery of scalable Java microservices and DevOps-enabled backend platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams and own CI/CD pipelines, observability, and high-availability systems.

Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, integrating AI capabilities, mentoring developers, and ensuring security and regulatory compliance while raising development practices to industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
• Monitor applications using observability tools and anomaly detection.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices with Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and enterprise-grade distributed systems.
• Lead development efforts in system design, code reviews, and best practices.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities or third-party AI services into backend applications.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding and testing.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks with AI-driven techniques.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product managers.
• Optimize database queries and ensure high availability and resiliency.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior developers; promote modern engineering practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in backend, cloud, and AI-driven software development.
• Assess risks in technical decisions aligning with standards.

Skills

Java

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Observability

AI integration

AI-assisted development

Testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

## Backend Engineering Lead(Java, Microservices & DevOps) - Assistant Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: Irving Texas United States: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 26992930The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities with hands-on experience on **both Java programming and DevOps tools and technologies**. **Responsibilities:*** Implement and manage **CI/CD pipelines**, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.* Monitor applications using modern observability tools and apply **intelligent monitoring or anomaly detection techniques**.* Design, develop, and maintain **scalable, high-performance backend services and microservices** using Java and Spring Boot.* Build and enhance **RESTful APIs and enterprise-grade distributed systems** with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability.* Lead development efforts in **system design, code reviews, and best practices enforcement**.* Integrate **AI/ML capabilities or third-party AI services** into backend applications where applicable (e.g., intelligent workflows, automation, analytics).* Leverage **AI-assisted development tools** to accelerate coding, improve testing coverage, and enhance debugging efficiency.* Develop and maintain **robust automated testing frameworks**, incorporating **AI-driven testing techniques** such as self-healing tests or predictive defect detection where applicable.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including **frontend developers, QA, DevOps, and product managers**.* Optimize database queries, improve application performance, and ensure **high availability and resiliency**.* Ensure adherence to **coding standards, security guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements**.* Conduct **root cause analysis, performance tuning, and production support**.* Mentor and guide junior developers; promote adoption of **modern engineering practices including AI-enabled development**.* Stay updated with emerging technologies in **backend engineering, cloud, and AI-driven software development**.* Assess risks appropriately in technical decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, policies, and compliance requirements.**Recommended Qualifications:*** 5-8 years of relevant experience* Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications* Experience in managing and implementing successful projects* Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods* Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family Group:**Technology------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**Applications Development------------------------------------------------------## **Time Type:**Full time------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location:**Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$107 120,00 - $160 680,00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.