Senior Java Big Data Developer

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Life & Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, Florida seeks a Senior Java Big Data Developer to design, build, and scale high‑performance data platforms powering critical business decisions. You will lead complex data engineering using Java, Confluent Kafka, Flink, and modern big data tech across Citi's global environment.

In this senior role, mentor engineers, set coding standards, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, governance‑driven deployments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software or data engineering.
• Deep Java development experience with large-scale data applications.
• Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka and Apache Flink (or Spark Streaming).
• Experience deploying and managing apps in Kubernetes and enterprise container platforms like ECS or OpenShift.
• Solid understanding of container orchestration, pod lifecycles, networking, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to lead projects from design to production deployment.
• Leadership experience mentoring developers and coordinating delivery.
• Strong communication to translate complex tech for engineers and non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable big data pipelines using Java and Kafka.
• Architect data solutions aligned with enterprise standards for reliability and performance.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads on ECS/OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Partner with product teams to identify enhancements and new capabilities.
• Define and enforce development standards across the team.
• Analyze complex processes to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts to meet delivery goals.
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory, governance, and data privacy requirements.

Skills

Java

Big Data

Kafka

Flink

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Confluent Kafka

Apache Flink

Spark Streaming

Kubernetes

OpenShift

ECS

Job description

Citi is looking for a Senior JAVA Big Data Developer to design, build, and scale high-performance data platforms that power critical business decisions across our global financial institution. In this senior-level role, you will lead the development of complex data engineering solutions, working closely with cross-functional technology teams to deliver robust systems built on Java, Confluent Kafka, Apache Flink, and modern big data technologies. Your work will directly shape how Citi processes and operationalizes data at scale — driving measurable impact across products, platforms, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable big data pipelines and distributed systems using Java and Apache Kafka to support high-volume, real‑time data processing.
• Architect and implement data solutions that align with enterprise-wide technology standards, ensuring system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Architect, deploy, and manage containerized big data workloads and microservices on Citi's Enterprise Container Solution (ECS) (built on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform) and native Kubernetes environments.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to identify system enhancements that enable new product capabilities and process improvements.
• Define and enforce development standards across coding, testing, debugging, and deployment to maintain engineering quality across the team.
• Analyze complex business and system processes to resolve high-impact technical challenges, delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Mentor and guide mid-level developers and analysts, providing technical direction and distributing work to ensure delivery goals are met.
• Evaluate technical and business decisions with a clear understanding of risk, ensuring all solutions meet regulatory, compliance, and data governance requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 6+ years of hands‑on experience in software or application development, with a strong focus on big data engineering, systems analysis, or distributed systems.
• Core Language Expertise: Deep expertise in Java development, with demonstrable experience building large‑scale, production‑grade data applications.
• Streaming & Messaging: Practical, hands‑on experience with Confluent Kafka and Apache Flink (or Apache Spark Streaming) for real‑time data streaming and event‑driven architectures.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Strong hands‑on experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes (K8s) and enterprise container platforms such as ECS (Enterprise Container Solution) or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Infrastructure & Platform Knowledge: Solid understanding of container orchestration concepts, including pod lifecycles, service networking, volume mounts, and resource allocation.
• Project Delivery: Proven ability to lead and deliver complex technical projects from design through to production deployment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience mentoring developers and coordinating technical delivery across teams.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a financial services or enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and containerized deployment environments.
• Exposure to data governance practices, compliance frameworks, or regulatory technology contexts.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 06, 2026

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