Senior Backend Lead - Java, Kafka & Cloud (Hybrid)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 102,762 - 137,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Citi Dublin is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to guide a team delivering backend services powering custody, fund accounting and asset servicing. You will design, build, and deploy scalable Java applications while staying hands‑on with the tech stack.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, real‑time data processing with Kafka, and cloud‑native practices using Docker and Kubernetes in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Applications Development or systems analysis with leadership experience.
• Proven experience with Apache Kafka for event‑driven architectures and real‑time data pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of complex, scalable applications.
• Engage in hands‑on development using Java for backend services.
• Design and enforce coding standards, testing, and deployment practices.
• Champion containerization, CI/CD, and cloud-native patterns.
• Partner with management and stakeholders to deliver reliable technical solutions.

Skills

Java

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Apache Kafka

Job description

Citi Dublin is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to guide a team delivering backend services powering custody, fund accounting and asset servicing. You will design, build, and deploy scalable Java applications while staying hands‑on with the tech stack.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, real‑time data processing with Kafka, and cloud‑native practices using Docker and Kubernetes in a hybrid environment.