Description

Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Apigee, NGINX, J2EE, API Management, Distributed Systems, Agile Methodologies

Good to Have Skills: Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven along with DevOps practices. Exposure to containerization and cloud platforms including Docker, OpenShift, and PCF. Experience in financial services or banking domain is preferred. Prior experience in application support and regulatory-driven environments would be advantageous. Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or API technologies are considered an advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of Java and Spring Boot-based applications with a strong focus on microservices architecture.
• Design, build, and manage RESTful APIs using Apigee, ensuring security, scalability, and performance best practices.
• Implement and manage NGINX configurations for routing, load balancing, and traffic management across environments.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive application modernization initiatives, including legacy migration to microservices and cloud-ready architectures.
• Ensure adherence to Citi's engineering standards, security controls, and governance frameworks.
• Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers and senior engineers.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, release management, and production stability, including L3 support when required.
• Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and operational risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with global teams across regions to deliver high-quality, enterprise-grade solutions.

Experience Required: 12-14 years of professional experience in application development within large-scale enterprise environments. Strong hands-on expertise in Java (J2EE) and Spring Boot frameworks. Solid experience in API management platforms, specifically Apigee. Proven experience with NGINX for reverse proxy, routing, and traffic control. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and distributed systems. Experience working in agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with global and cross-functional teams.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or API technologies are an advantage

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