Services is a leading provider of cash management, treasury, trade, clearing, depository receipts and commercial cards services. Services has a global network spanning more than 90 countries and is unique in the industry for its reach, interoperability, and flexibility. We provide clients with dynamic information, platforms, tools, and APIs to effectively manage their portfolios, financial positions, working capital and supply chains. CitiDirect serves as the unified digital gateway for clients to access our full suite of services.
We are seeking a Java Backend Developer to join a group modernizing CitiDirect’s Payment architecture, who has a technical curiosity and is willing to learn new skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Core Java with a desire to learn tips and tricks for integrating AI into the development process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based backend services
- Implement microservices using Spring Framework 6, Spring Boot 3 and Spring Cloud
- Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
- Work with MongoDB and Oracle - design schemas and optimize queries
- Implement and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and best practices
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong command of Core Java concepts
- Experience with Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
- Experienced implementing microservices architecture
- Proficiency in working with Apache Kafka, including designing and implementing event-driven systems
- Proficiency with MongoDB, including schema design, complex queries, and performance optimization for large-scale applications
- Understanding of NoSQL database concepts and best practices
- Experience with Oracle databases and SQL, and performance optimization
- Expertise in RESTful API design principles
- Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Understanding of Agile methodologies
- Solid understanding of payments industry, including various payment systems and processes
- Familiarity with ISO 20022 standards, and their application in payments messaging
- Contributions to open-source projects
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of Java development experience with strong Core Java knowledge
- Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
- Experience implementing microservices architecture
- Proficiency with Apache Kafka and event-driven systems
- Proficiency with MongoDB, including schema design, complex queries, and performance optimization
- Understanding of NoSQL database concepts and best practices
- Experience with Oracle databases and SQL, including performance optimization
- Expertise in RESTful API design principles
- Proficiency writing unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito
- Familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Understanding of Agile methodologies
- Solid understanding of the payments industry and payment systems
- Familiarity with ISO 20022 standards and payments messaging
- Contributions to open-source projects
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