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

Socket.dev; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to the design, development and deployment of robust backend services and microservices. You will work on CI/CD pipelines, AI-enabled development, and scalable RESTful APIs within a collaborative technology team.

The role emphasizes engineering best practices, security, performance, and high availability, with leadership in code reviews and system design.

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
• Monitor applications using 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The 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

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$107120,00 - $160680,00

In 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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

sept 25, 2026

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