Citigroup, Inc

JAVA Microservices Senior Engineering Lead

Citigroup, Inc$176K — $265K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience with focus on backend systems
  • 5+ years in a senior or lead backend Java role emphasizing Spring Boot
  • 3+ years demonstrating architectural leadership on scalable enterprise applications
  • Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions
  • Expert-level proficiency in Core Java with advanced concepts knowledge
  • Hands-on experience with Spring ecosystem including Spring Cloud and Spring Security
  • Extensive experience designing and consuming RESTful and SOAP Web Services
  • Proficient in containerization using OpenShift/Kubernetes and CI/CD practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and hands-on development of scalable applications with Java and Angular
  • Provide strategic direction to development teams aligning with enterprise architecture
  • Drive software development best practices across the SDLC
  • Champion adoption of modern technologies and architectural patterns
  • Mentor senior engineers and foster a culture of innovation
  • Lead troubleshooting and performance tuning of critical production issues
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline evolution and DevOps practices
  • Act as a primary liaison translating business needs into technical requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
The Senior Engineering Lead (Java / Microservices) is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

The Opportunity:

This pivotal role blends deep technical leadership with strong analytical and business understanding. You will be responsible for leading the technical direction of critical applications, while also engaging closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, analyze processes, and ensure technical solutions align perfectly with business objectives. This role demands a leader who can bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, driving both innovation and successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Development:
  • Lead the design, architecture, and hands-on development of highly scalable, resilient, and performant full stack applications using Java (backend) and Angular (frontend).
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to development teams, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture and business objectives.
  • Drive best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, security, performance optimization, and maintainability across the full SDLC.
  • Champion the adoption of modern technologies, architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven), and cloud-native solutions (OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Mentor and develop senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis for critical production issues.
  • Contribute to the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance across multiple projects.


Business Analysis & Strategic Alignment:
  • Act as a primary liaison between technology teams and business stakeholders, translating complex business needs and strategic goals into clear, actionable technical requirements and user stories.
  • Conduct in-depth business process analysis, identifying pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for technological improvement and automation.
  • Define and document functional and non-functional requirements, use cases, and process flows, ensuring comprehensive understanding across development and business teams.
  • Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Perform gap analysis between current state and desired future state, proposing innovative solutions and recommending optimal system designs.
  • Evaluate technical feasibility and business impact of proposed solutions, providing insights and recommendations to both technical and business leadership.
  • Ensure that delivered solutions meet business expectations, provide measurable value, and adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Qualifications:
  • Overall Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a primary focus on backend systems and enterprise application delivery.
  • Lead Experience: 5+ years in a senior or lead backend Java development role, with a strong emphasis on the Spring Boot ecosystem.
  • Architectural Leadership: 3+ years of demonstrated leadership in architecting, designing, and guiding the development of complex, scalable, and high-performance enterprise-level backend applications.
  • Technical Analysis: Proven experience in translating complex business requirements into technical designs and architectural blueprints for backend services.
  • Core Java Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Java, including advanced concepts such as multi-threading, concurrency, performance optimization, and memory management.
  • Spring Ecosystem Expertise: Hands-on expertise with the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot for rapid application development, Spring Cloud for building distributed systems (e.g., service discovery, configuration management, circuit breakers), and Spring Security for implementing robust authentication and authorization.
  • API and Web Services: Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, building, and consuming robust, secure, and high-throughput RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services (JAX-RS/JAX-WS).
  • System Architecture: Good understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, and API-first design principles.
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Proven, hands-on experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in production environments.
  • DevOps and CI/CD: Proficiency with modern CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton) and a strong commitment to DevOps practices, including automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
  • Version Control: Expert-level knowledge of Git, including advanced branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow), pull requests, and code review processes.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for debugging complex distributed systems and ensuring long-term architectural integrity.
  • Communication and Leadership: Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead a development team, influence technical direction, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Strategic Mindset: Strong leadership capabilities combined with a strategic mindset to align technical solutions with long-term business goals.
  • Domain Experience: Experience in the financial services industry is a significant advantage.


Nice-to-Have:
  • Expertise in Messaging Systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of the Linux Ecosystem.
  • Experience with enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys).
  • Experience with API Management platforms (e.g., Apigee, API Gateway).
  • Proficiency with APM Tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics) for monitoring and performance optimization.
  • Experience with Caching Technologies (Hazelcast, Redis, Memcached) for high-performance systems.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jul 01, 2026

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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