Senior Java Applications Engineer

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to lead the design, development and deployment of Java-based systems. You will collaborate with global teams across time zones and ensure robust, secure software that aligns with Citi’s enterprise standards.

The role demands 10+ years in Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, SQL, and modern CI/CD pipelines, plus strong mentoring skills. You’ll contribute to architecture, review code, and guide junior developers within a fast-paced financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Java 17+ and related frameworks.
• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot, ReactJS, and RESTful services.
• Strong SQL/PL-SQL skills with DB2 or Oracle.
• Proficient in AI tools and modern IDEs (IntelliJ/Eclipse).
• Experience with Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications across multi-location teams.
• Translate business requirements into scalable software designs.
• Lead code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure architecture compliance.
• Collaborate with QA, operations, and product teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Java 17+

Core Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

RESTful Services

SQL

PL/SQL

ReactJS

JavaScript

TypeScript

CSS4

HTML5

Claude

Copilot

Devin

IntelliJ

Eclipse

JUnit

Cucumber

Gherkin

JIRA

Maven

Sonar

Git

Bitbucket

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

DB2/Oracle

SQL

Hibernate

JPA2

Hibernate

Job description

Citi in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to lead the design, development and deployment of Java-based systems. You will collaborate with global teams across time zones and ensure robust, secure software that aligns with Citi’s enterprise standards.

The role demands 10+ years in Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, SQL, and modern CI/CD pipelines, plus strong mentoring skills. You’ll contribute to architecture, review code, and guide junior developers within a fast-paced financial