Senior Principal Engineer – Java & Cloud Architect (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Irving, TX is seeking a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to design, build, and evolve high-quality software at global scale. You will mentor engineers, contribute to code, and influence architecture while delivering robust, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include full-stack Java development, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native practices. The role requires leadership in agile delivery, collaboration across teams, and a passion for engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience in Java
• Cloud-native development with container orchestration
• Experience designing microservices and SOA with REST/GraphQL
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut, Vert.x)
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Tekton, Harness, CircleCI, Jenkins)
• Proficient in agile delivery and Scrum practices
• Experience with front-end tech exposure (React/Angular) and databases

Responsibilities

• Design and build critical features and complex full-stack solutions using Java across agile teams.
• Collaborate with Principal Engineers to shape system architecture for scalability and resilience.
• Deliver against sprint commitments and participate in planning, reviews, and ceremonies.
• Provide expert technical guidance to engineering teams and drive high-quality software releases.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide adoption recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align solutions with business goals and measurable impact.
• Promote technical excellence and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Java

Cloud-native

Microservices

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

REST/GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Terraform

CloudFormation

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Citi in Irving, TX is seeking a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to design, build, and evolve high-quality software at global scale. You will mentor engineers, contribute to code, and influence architecture while delivering robust, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include full-stack Java development, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native practices. The role requires leadership in agile delivery, collaboration across teams, and a passion for engineering excellence.