Vice President, Java Backend Platform Lead

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in New York is seeking an experienced Team Lead- Java Backend Developer to drive hands-on engineering execution on the Digital Assets Platform. You will lead by example, review code, and mentor engineers while delivering scalable backend services.

The role requires 6–10+ years of backend experience, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and a track record in complex, regulated environments. This is a full-time position based in New York City with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on software development experience in backend engineering.
• Proven ability to lead by doing with code reviews and design discussions.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and distributed systems.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write production-quality backend code alongside the team.
• Lead by example in design reviews and architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive delivery of complex features.
• Ensure code quality, testing, and CI/CD discipline.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Distributed systems

Microservices

REST/gRPC APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Citi in New York is seeking an experienced Team Lead- Java Backend Developer to drive hands-on engineering execution on the Digital Assets Platform. You will lead by example, review code, and mentor engineers while delivering scalable backend services.

The role requires 6–10+ years of backend experience, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and a track record in complex, regulated environments. This is a full-time position based in New York City with competitive compensation.