Lead Java Backend Developer - Vice President

## For additional information, please review .This 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.

** Responsibilities:
*** Design, develop, and maintain Java web applications using Spring Boot within a microservices architecture
* Engage in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, development, testing, and deployment, with a focus on cloud-based environments like Open Shift, ensuring adherence to best practices in CI/CD pipelines with an SDLC framework
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a distributed, global environment to deliver projects aligned with strategic business objectives
* Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, rapidly adapting to changes in business requirements and technology landscapes
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* Qualifications:

*** 6+ years of professional experience building Java-based (Java 8+) web applications
* Strong proficiency in core Java including OOP principles, Collections, Multi-threading & Concurrency, Streams, Lambda.
* Solid understanding with containerization and microservices architecture(Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift)
* Excellent knowledge and Work experience in Spring Framework such as Spring Boot, Spring Data, etc.
* Strong knowledge and work experience in ORM framework like JPA/Hibernate.
* Solid understanding of Messaging Middleware (Kafka, etc.)
* Familiarity of distributed cache (Redis, etc.)
* Knowledge of Dev Ops tools such as Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Harness, etc. for automation and efficient management of the software development lifecycle
* Understanding of the domain driven design (DDD) software design approach
* Experience in writing unit testing using Junit and Mockito
* Demonstrable experience in writing clean, reusable, testable code.
* Demonstrable understanding and experience of engineering best practices: design patterns, coding standard, code review, unit testing.
* Experience with relational database like Oracle
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* Education:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
* Candidate must be located within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the Tampa, Fl area.*-----------------------------------------------------
- ** Job Family Group:
** Technology-----------------------------------------------------
- ** Job Family:
** Applications Development-----------------------------------------------------
- ** Time Type:
** Full time-----------------------------------------------------
- ** Primary

Location:

** Tampa Florida United States-----------------------------------------------------
- ** Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$ - $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.

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- ** Most Relevant Skills
** Please see the requirements listed above.

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

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- ** Anticipated Posting Close Date:
** Jan 07, 2026-----------------------------------------------------
- * 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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