The Senior Java Developer is a high-impact, hands-on individual contributor (IC) position responsible for designing, building, and scaling the next-generation of platforms for our core Controls Technology area. Working directly under the guidance of the Engineering Lead, you will take holistic, end-to-end ownership of key technical deliverables and feature sets. In this role, you will balance strong technical execution with leadership responsibilities, acting as a key technical resource for the team and actively mentoring junior developers to elevate overall engineering excellence.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive Holistic Feature Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of complex features and system components, from initial technical design and API specifications through to implementation, testing, and deployment in a cloud-native environment.</li><li>Collaborate with Technical Leadership: Work closely under the Engineering Lead to align on architectural patterns, translate high-level designs into robust code, and help drive the technical roadmap of the scrum team.</li><li>Mentor and Elevate Junior Engineers: Actively mentor and guide junior developers, conducting constructive code reviews, sharing best practices in software design, and fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning.</li><li>Develop Scalable Microservices: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, containerized Java Spring Boot microservices, ensuring high performance, reliability, and adherence to clean coding standards.</li><li>Leverage AI Tooling for Productivity: Utilize and integrate modern AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced code analyzers) to accelerate development velocity, enhance code quality, and adopt innovative engineering practices.</li><li>Build Robust System Integrations: Develop and implement high-performance APIs and event-driven integrations to connect platforms with various firm-wide control systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.</li><li>Collaborate on Full-Stack Integration: Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to build seamless user experiences, developing the APIs that power modern Micro-Frontend (MFE) applications built with React or Angular.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a strong track record of building robust, production-grade backend systems.</li><li>Mandatory Technical Skills:<ul><li>Strong proficiency in Java 17 or above.</li><li>Deep hands-on experience with the Spring Boot framework.</li><li>Solid experience with event streaming and messaging platforms, specifically Apache Kafka.</li><li>Experience with in-memory data stores/caching mechanisms, specifically Redis.</li><li>Strong understanding and practical application of software Design Patterns.</li><li>Foundational SQL skills (minimum requirement for database querying, schema understanding, and data manipulation).</li></ul></li><li>Good to Have:<ul><li>Familiarity with Python (for scripting, automation, or basic development).</li><li>Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus.</li></ul></li><li>Professional & Cloud Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and building cloud-native applications.</li><li>Proven experience mentoring junior developers and driving technical alignment within an agile team.</li><li>Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently as a senior individual contributor.</li><li>A keen interest in or experience with leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.</li><li>Deep understanding of microservice architecture and RESTful API development best practices.</li><li>Experience working in Financial Services or another large, complex global environment is highly desirable.</li><li>Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication.</li></ul></li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li></ul>------------------------------------------------------<h2>Job Family Group: </h2>Technology------------------------------------------------------<h2>Job Family:</h2>Applications Development------------------------------------------------------<h2>Time Type:</h2>Full time------------------------------------------------------<h2>Most Relevant Skills </h2>Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------<h2>Other Relevant Skills </h2>For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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