## Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. ------------------------------------------------------ We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Java ecosystem, modern software development practices, and a commitment to delivering high-quality code. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-toto-end solutions. ## Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Micronaut, Quarkus). - Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code. - Implement and manage APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) for seamless integration with frontend and other services. - Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features. - Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. - Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions. - Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. - Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance. - Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends, and apply them as appropriate. - Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team. ## Qualifications Required - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 4+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java. - Strong proficiency in Java 8+ and object-oriented programming. - Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security). - Experience with Microservices , Openshift , Docker , Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis - Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and experience building microservices. - Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA). - Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). - Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito). - Knowledge of software development best practices, including agile methodologies. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. ## Preferred - Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). - Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). - Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines. - Understanding of distributed systems and scalability concepts. ------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ ## Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ ## Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ ## Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review [Accessibility at Citi](https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm). View Citi’s [EEO Policy Statement](https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy) and the [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) poster.