VP, Java & Microservices Architecture Lead

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Jersey City, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City is seeking a Java & Microservices Development Lead at Vice President level. You will steer backend development, design scalable microservices with Kubernetes and Docker, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver robust financial platforms.

The role requires strong Java and Spring expertise, API design, and experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and messaging systems. Hybrid work in Jersey City offers collaboration with Global Technology teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong Java backend experience with Spring stack and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, and modern API design.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into robust software solutions.
• Lead design and development of microservices with Kubernetes/Docker.
• Collaborate with Product teams and cross-functional groups.
• Ensure architecture alignment, quality, and performance.
• Coordinate SIT/UAT and handle releases and deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold risk controls.
• Drive DevOps practices and CI/CD automation.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

JPA/Hibernate

REST APIs

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Git/Bitbucket

Leadership

JUnit/Mockito

GraphQL

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Jenkins

IBM UrbanCode Deploy

SonarQube

Git/Bitbucket

Job description

Citi in Jersey City is seeking a Java & Microservices Development Lead at Vice President level. You will steer backend development, design scalable microservices with Kubernetes and Docker, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver robust financial platforms.

The role requires strong Java and Spring expertise, API design, and experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and messaging systems. Hybrid work in Jersey City offers collaboration with Global Technology teams.