Java Microservices Lead Developer – Vice President

Citi

Lead Java Microservices Developer at Citi designing scalable microservices and APIs. Mentoring developers and collaborating across teams to deliver engineering excellence.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,840 - $170,760 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

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 BootNode.jsRESTful APIsmicroservicesAPI testingCI/CD pipelinesscalabilityreliabilityfault tolerance

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcoachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingrisk judgementinnovationguidanceanalytical thinking

Certifications

Master's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Engineering