Java Tech Lead

Java Tech Lead

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.

Job Overview

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Tech Lead to join our team in the banking domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring technologies, SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud-native development, and container orchestration. Experience with CI/CD tools like Harness and Tekton, messaging systems like Kafka, and batch/scheduler-based processing is essential. Familiarity with React.js, Python, and AI/LLM technologies is a plus. As a Software Development Team Lead, you will revolutionize how Citi manages financial documents, driving the modernization of our tech stack and implementing cutting-edge LLM technologies. You'll lead and mentor a team to develop and deliver solutions that redefine efficiency and intelligence in global document processing. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact, shaping technical direction and transforming core operations within a leading financial institution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.

Application Development:

• Develop and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Design and implement solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth delivery of applications.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and QA engineers.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Performance Optimization:

• Monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Work on front-end development using React.js for building user interfaces.
• Explore and integrate AI/LLM technologies into applications to enhance functionality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Java development with expertise in Spring Boot and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Harness and Tekton.
• Familiarity with React.js, Python, and AI/LLM technologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Join us to lead cutting-edge projects in the banking domain and drive innovation with modern technologies!