Senior Java Lead: Microservices, Security & Cloud

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and deliver complex software applications within a high-performing Technology team that supports business-critical systems across the firm.

The role involves shaping end-to-end development from architecture to deployment, mentoring peers, influencing technical standards, and collaborating with business and technology teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions aligned with real business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience with Java backend engineering.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot proficiency; microservices experience.
• Frontend experience with Angular and JavaScript.
• Experience with DevSecOps, security-first development, and CI/CD.
• Experience with relational databases (MSSQL/Oracle) or NoSQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of standard design patterns and principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development efforts on medium-scale projects.
• Influence architecture decisions and set coding standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance and design challenges.
• Manage root cause analysis and resolution of defects.
• Understand system requirements and lifecycle across all stages.
• Mentor peers and promote best practices across teams.
• Contribute to planning, testing, and deployment within agile and hybrid delivery.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

Angular

JavaScript

CI/CD tooling

DevSecOps

UI testing

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MSSQL

Oracle

Docker

Kubernetes

JUnit

Cucumber

Jasmine

Mocha

Job description

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and deliver complex software applications within a high-performing Technology team that supports business-critical systems across the firm.

The role involves shaping end-to-end development from architecture to deployment, mentoring peers, influencing technical standards, and collaborating with business and technology teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions aligned with real business outcomes.