Senior Java Engineer: Lead Spring Boot Microservices

Citigroup Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Certifications support

Global career opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citi in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a senior software engineering leader to design and build mid-to-large Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices. You will own the full software lifecycle end-to-end and define engineering standards that align with the platform blueprint.

You will mentor engineers, drive Agile delivery, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes in a high‑performance, globally connected team.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a software product development or technical environment.
• Hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices development.
• 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 issues and making engineering decisions.
• Practical experience delivering projects using Agile or hybrid Agile‑Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to manage third‑party technology vendors, including implementation planning and partnership evaluation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align technical and non‑technical stakeholders around complex delivery challenges.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

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.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

SDLC

Agile

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

React

Angular

Job description

Citi in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a senior software engineering leader to design and build mid-to-large Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices. You will own the full software lifecycle end-to-end and define engineering standards that align with the platform blueprint.

You will mentor engineers, drive Agile delivery, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes in a high‑performance, globally connected team.