Java Microservices Developer Vice President

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with 3 days in the.

Continuous learning resources

Wellbeing programs and comprehensive福利

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Microservices Developer to design, build, and evolve distributed backend systems powering financial services globally. You will architect cloud-native Java microservices with Spring Boot and Kafka, delivering high-performance, reliable platforms.

Work with product managers and engineers to translate complex requirements into production-ready solutions, leveraging API Gateways, Service Discovery, and Circuit Breakers for resilience.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on Java development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build event-driven data pipelines with Apache Kafka.
• Develop cloud-native services with Spring Cloud components.
• Optimize data access with Spring Data JPA.
• Profile and tune service performance across latency and throughput.
• Lead code reviews for microservices best practices.
• Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.

Skills

Java development

JDK 8+

RESTful APIs

Asynchronous messaging

Microservices architectures

Git workflows

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Java concurrency

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Apache Kafka

Spring Framework

Git

Job description

Citi is looking for a Java Microservices Developer to design, build, and evolve the distributed backend systems that power financial services on a global scale. In this role, you will architect and deliver cloud-native Java microservices using Spring Boot and Kafka, directly shaping the reliability and performance of critical platforms. You will work alongside product managers, architects, and fellow engineers to translate complex requirements into robust, production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Java microservices using Spring Boot, applying established architectural patterns including API Gateway, Service Discovery, and Circuit Breaker to ensure system resilience.
• Build event-driven data pipelines using Apache Kafka, enabling asynchronous communication and decoupled processing across distributed services.
• Construct cloud-native services with Spring Cloud components, including configuration management, service discovery, and gateway routing, to deliver fault-tolerant integrations.
• Optimize data access layers using Spring Data JPA, working closely with relational databases to improve query efficiency and overall application throughput.
• Apply deep expertise in Java concurrency, multi-threading, and the Collections framework to produce safe, performant backend systems.
• Profile and tune service performance across latency, memory utilization, and throughput, identifying and resolving bottlenecks before they reach production.
• Lead code reviews with a focus on microservices best practices, delivering constructive feedback that raises the quality and consistency of the codebase.
• Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting the full lifecycle from development through production operations.

Required qualifications & skills

• Hands-on Java development experience of 6 to 10 years, with deep proficiency in JDK 8 and above, including core language features, concurrency utilities, and memory management.
• Demonstrable track record of designing, developing, and deploying production microservices using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework.
• Ability to build and consume RESTful APIs, implementing asynchronous messaging and service-to-service integrations with proper fault tolerance.
• Practical knowledge of microservices architecture patterns, including API Gateway, Circuit Breaker, Centralized Configuration, and Service Discovery.
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker for packaging and deploying distributed applications.
• Competency with Git-based version control workflows and Agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across both independent workstreams and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent practical experience is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Beneficial skills & qualifications

• Experience orchestrating containerized workloads with Kubernetes in a production environment.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, particularly for deploying and scaling backend services.
• Practical use of message brokers or event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ in distributed system design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline tooling in a microservices context, enabling automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Working knowledge of unit and integration testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, applied to microservices validation.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence or machine learning use cases, particularly integrating AI-driven capabilities into backend services or distributed systems.

What we offer

At Citi, you will work on technically complex, high-impact systems that operate at a scale few organizations can match. This is an environment where engineers are given real ownership, collaborate with talented peers across global teams, and have clear paths to develop their technical and professional capabilities.

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful team collaboration.
• Access to continuous learning and technical development resources, supporting your growth as an engineer working with modern distributed systems.
• Opportunity to solve complex backend engineering challenges at a global financial institution, with direct impact on the reliability of critical platforms.
• Competitive financial wellbeing benefits designed to support you over the long term.
• Wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives that help you perform at your best inside and outside of work.

Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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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