Senior Java Tech Lead - Enterprise APIs (Hybrid)

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; New Castle, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Global impact

Job summary

Citi in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Senior Java Developer (VP) to own complex enterprise systems. You will design, build, and drive scalable Java-based solutions and RESTful APIs, guiding architecture decisions in a global tech environment.

You will lead a team of engineers, define coding standards, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable software in a hybrid work setting. Offshore and on-site coordination, strong communication, and leadership are key.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Java development with REST APIs.
• Experience with Oracle/SQL and MongoDB.
• OpenShift and Kubernetes proficiency.
• CI/CD and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Grafana).
• Software lifecycle and Agile delivery experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Java applications and RESTful APIs.
• Lead technical analysis and translate findings into scalable solutions.
• Set development standards across coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to identify system enhancements.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts.
• Evaluate technical risk and ensure security/compliance.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring

SQL

MongoDB

Kafka

IBM MQ

CI/CD

Jenkins

Grafana

Agile

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Gradle

Maven

Education

Master's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

Grafana

Kafka

IBM MQ

Job description

Citi in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Senior Java Developer (VP) to own complex enterprise systems. You will design, build, and drive scalable Java-based solutions and RESTful APIs, guiding architecture decisions in a global tech environment.

You will lead a team of engineers, define coding standards, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable software in a hybrid work setting. Offshore and on-site coordination, strong communication, and leadership are key.