Senior Backend Java Lead

The Senior Backend Java Lead 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 application systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements

Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards

Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint

Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation

Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals

Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions

Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding investment banking and other internal stakeholders, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications

6–10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development

Experience integrating systems using event‑driven architecture

Extensive experience building Java‑based software applications and programming of software applications

Demonstrated expertise in Java, with a deep understanding of its core concepts, libraries, and the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

Extensive experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, for building enterprise‑level applications, and proficiency with ORM frameworks like Hibernate or JPA

Strong foundation in object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles and a practical understanding of design patterns to create scalable and maintainable code

Proficient in working with relational databases (e.g., Postgre

SQL, Oracle, MySQL) and No

SQL databases like MongoDB

Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and a commitment to writing clean, well‑documented, and testable code

Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development, and experience creating and consuming web services

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

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

Salary Range: $ – $

Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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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