Senior Java Full Stack Developer – Assistant Vice President

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer with 8-12 years of comprehensive development experience. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java-based backend development, coupled with strong proficiency in React.js for building robust and intuitive user interfaces. This role requires a hands-on developer who is passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications, has a solid understanding of microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement microservices architectures, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance.
• Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using Node.js, with an emphasis on user experience and maintainability.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to deployment and operational support.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Leverage cloud infrastructure effectively for application deployment, scaling, and management.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of modern CI/CD practices using tools like Release on Demand, GitHub Enterprise, Harness, and Lightspeed.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed components and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

8-12 years of overall hands-on software development experience.

Backend Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language.
• Good experience with Spring Boot for building scalable applications.
• Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop multiple API services involving various database technologies, including but not limited to MongoDB and Oraas.

• Good experience with React.js for front-end development.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD tools and practices.
• Experience with GitHub Enterprise for version control and collaboration.
• Mandatory experience with Lightspeed for accelerated software delivery.

Good to Have

• Exposure to additional UI tech stacks.
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., Oracle, Oraas).
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Experience with AI coding tools, such as Devin.
• Demonstrated experience with AI use case Proof-of-Concept (POC) implementations.
• Experience in Python is a plus

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