Senior Java Engineer – Assistant Vice President

Citi; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior Java Engineer (AVP) to design, build, and deliver mission-critical software applications at global scale. This hybrid role blends hands-on Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices with end-to-end technical ownership—from architecture and development through deployment and post-launch support.

You will lead cross-functional delivery, mentor engineers, and set engineering standards while collaborating with stakeholders and senior leadership to drive

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of software product development or technical environment experience.
• Hands-on Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices development experience delivering production-grade applications.
• Experience managing the full software development lifecycle from requirements and design through release and operational support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to diagnosing technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mid-to-large-scale Java applications using Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Diagnose performance issues, defects, and architectural flaws with root-cause analysis.
• Own the full SDLC end-to-end from planning to post-launch support.
• Define and maintain engineering standards aligning with the architectural blueprint.
• Champion Agile delivery and optimize development processes to improve throughput.
• Build consensus with stakeholders and leadership to ensure on-track delivery.
• Mentor engineers and pursue continuous learning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

SDLC management

Job description

Citi is looking for a Senior Java Engineer at the Assistant Vice President level to design, build, and deliver mission-critical software applications that power financial services at global scale. Based in Jacksonville, FL, this hybrid role blends deep hands-on engineering in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices with end-to-end technical ownership - from architecture and development through to deployment and post-launch support. If you are a senior engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and leading delivery across cross-functional teams, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mid-to-large-scale Java applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture, applying engineering best practices to produce efficient, maintainable, and scalable code.

• Serve as the technical authority for diagnosing complex application performance issues, coding defects, and architectural flaws, conducting root cause analysis to deliver lasting fixes.

• Own the full software development lifecycle end-to-end, from strategic scoping and technical planning through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.

• Define and maintain engineering standards for coding, testing, and debugging, ensuring all application design aligns with the broader architectural blueprint and system dependencies.

• Champion Agile delivery across the team, identifying inter-team dependencies, optimising development processes, and continuously improving concurrent project throughput.

• Build consensus across engineering teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership, translating technical decisions into clear outcomes that keep delivery on track.

• Mentor and coach engineers, share technical expertise through brown bags and engineering forums, and advance your own knowledge through industry certifications and continuous learning.

Required qualifications & skills

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a software product development or technical environment, with demonstrated capacity in a technical lead or project management role.

• Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices development, with a track record of delivering production-grade applications.

• Proven ability to manage the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through release and operational support.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to diagnosing technical