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The Senior Java Developer Lead is responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java based microservices and APIs for Citi's global instant payments platform, ensuring seamless real-time transaction processing.
Leverage On premise and AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, etc.) to build and deploy cloud native applications, optimizing for resiliency, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Utilize MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas expertise to design and manage efficient data storage and retrieval solutions for instant payments processing.
Implement Kafka and message queues to enable real-time data processing and communication within the instant payments ecosystem.
Work closely with tech leads and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct thorough unit and system testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
Thrive in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprints, backlog grooming, and continuous improvement efforts.
Actively use AI tools to automate code development, speed up analysis, design and testing, and increase productivity
Qualifications:
6-10 years of Experience as Applications Development Manager with hands-on Java development experience with proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring
Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and experience building cloud-native applications.
Expertise in MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas, including data modeling and performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with Kafka or other message queue technologies for building event-driven systems.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with Oracle database management
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira.
Leadership skills
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:Jun 17, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 6-10 years experience as Applications Development Manager with hands-on Java development
- Proficiency with Spring Boot and Spring
- Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and building cloud-native applications
- Expertise in MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas, including data modeling and performance tuning
- Hands-on experience with Kafka or other message queue technologies
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with Oracle database management
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira
- Leadership skills (managing teams/department)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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