Lead Java Developer

As Lead Java Developer, you will drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable Java-based applications within Citi’s enterprise data and governance framework. You will mentor a team of developers and coordinate with Technology and Product to implement robust microservices and event-driven solutions. You’ll work on complex problems across the software lifecycle, champion clean code, and shape CI/CD practices in a high-performance environment. This role offers visibility into enterprise-scale data and corporate action workflows, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to influence vendor strategy.

• hybrid work model
• learning and development resources
• wellbeing and work-life balance initiatives
• competitive financial benefits
• cross-functional collaboration
• autonomy in role

• Develop and implement complex software solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services
• Design, develop, and maintain robust microservices adhering to architectural best practices
• Apply hands-on expertise in Core Java, including multi-threading and the Collections framework
• Utilize Spring Framework effectively for application development
• Work extensively in creating and optimizing SQL queries
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, OOP principles, and design patterns
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Manage source code using Git or Bitbucket
• Promote clean coding principles and maintain code quality with Sonar
• Design and implement unit, integration, and functional tests
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of application developers

• Significant hands-on software engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services (XML, JSON)
• Proven experience with Microservices Architecture
• Hands-on Core Java, Multi-threading, Collections, and Spring Framework
• Experience designing event-driven systems using Apache Kafka (topic config, producer/consumer, stream processing)
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, CI/CD practices
• Experience with Git
• Knowledge of clean coding and code quality tools like Sonar
• Ability to design and implement unit, integration, and functional tests
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with AI technologies (Devin, Co Pilot)
• Understanding of Cloud-native development
• Experience with container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Proficiency with Jira for task tracking and sprint management

• Strong communication
• Solution-driven mindset
• Leadership and mentorship
• Java/J2EE
• Spring Boot
• RESTful services