Java Microservices Lead Developer, Vice President

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Job Overview

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Position Overview:

The Lead Java Microservices Developer will take ownership of complex application systems and drive engineering excellence within a high-performing global technology team. In this senior role, you will architect and build scalable microservices solutions, mentor a team of developers, and collaborate across business and technology functions to deliver meaningful outcomes. If you thrive at the intersection of hands-on engineering and technical leadership, this is your opportunity to shape how Citi builds and evolves its software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RESTful APIs and microservices architectures that are scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant across Citi's technology platforms.
• Develop production-grade services using Java, Spring Boot, and Node.js, with a focus on performance and maintainability.
• Implement inter-service communication patterns using REST and messaging queues to ensure seamless integration across distributed systems.
• Define and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment to raise engineering quality across the team.
• Partner with cross-functional teams — including architecture, infrastructure, and product — to align technical solutions with business goals and identify opportunities for system improvement.
• Lead code reviews and architectural design discussions, providing guidance and coaching to mid-level developers and analysts.
• Evaluate complex business and system processes to identify issues early and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Apply sound risk judgement when making technical decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and maintaining the integrity of Citi's platforms.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6+ years of experience in application development or systems analysis, with a strong focus on backend engineering and microservices.
• Hands-on proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with demonstrated experience building and deploying production microservices.
• Practical experience designing RESTful APIs and implementing inter-service communication via REST and messaging queues.
• Ability to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance across distributed service architectures.
• Experience conducting API testing using tools such as Postman and REST-based testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and their role in modern software delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capability, with a history of successfully delivering complex engineering initiatives.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Node.js in a microservices or API development context.
• Recognised as a Subject Matter Expert in at least one area of application development (e.g., API design, distributed systems, or cloud-native architecture).
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

What We Offer

At Citi, we invest in the people who build our technology. You will work in a collaborative, global environment where senior engineers have real ownership, meaningful influence, and access to resources that support both professional growth and personal wellbeing.

• Hybrid working model — 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility without sacrificing team connection.
• Opportunity to architect and deliver enterprise-scale microservices solutions that directly impact how Citi operates globally.
• Leadership visibility — coach and shape the next generation of engineers while influencing technical direction across the team.
• Access to continuous learning and development resources to keep your technical skills current and career trajectory moving forward.
• Competitive financial wellbeing package including compensation, benefits, and long-term incentives suited to a senior engineering role.
• Wellbeing support and family-friendly policies designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
• A global network of technology professionals, with opportunities to collaborate across regions and functions on complex, high-impact challenges.

Build the microservices platforms that power one of the world's largest financial institutions — apply today and bring your engineering leadership to Citi.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Jacksonville Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

Java (Programming Language), Microservice Framework.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 20, 2026

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