Engineering Lead

Citi

. Lead the architectural design and hands-on development of robust, enterprise-grade Java Spring Boot services and APIs.

Posted 3/26/2026full-timeTampa • Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,840 - $170,760 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservicesOpenShiftReactSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architectural design and hands-on development of robust, enterprise-grade Java Spring Boot services and APIs.
Own the creation and scaling of containerized microservices, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, security, and reliability.
Partner with product managers and frontend teams to define API contracts and guide the integration of micro-frontend (MFE) React and Angular applications.
Champion and enforce best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and security across the team.
Design and oversee the development of complex integrations with other internal systems, ensuring data integrity and seamless process flow across platforms.
Evaluate and lead the adoption of tools like GitHub Copilot and advanced code analyzers to boost team productivity, improve code quality, and foster a culture of innovation.
Lead technical grooming, sprint planning, and design discussions, driving the team toward clear and effective solutions.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through constructive code reviews, pair programming, and regular feedback to foster their technical and professional growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on software development experience
Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership capacity (e.g., as a Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, or project lead)
Deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework for building enterprise-grade microservices OR Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (React or Angular) and a comprehensive understanding of full-stack interactions
Proven experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift) and cloud-native application architecture
Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
A passion for mentoring engineers and a talent for explaining complex technical concepts clearly
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and a forward-thinking approach to technology adoption.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
Experience in Financial Services or another large, complex environment is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootmicroservicesRESTful APIsevent-driven systemscontainerizationDockerKubernetesOpenShiftfull-stack interactions

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencingstakeholder alignmentproblem-solvingteam collaborationconstructive feedbackcode reviewspair programming